[Remote] Software/Senior Engineer (Ruby)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation focused on improving government services. They are seeking a Software/Senior Engineer to build scalable applications for government partners, modernizing legacy systems and enhancing user experiences through well-crafted software development.ResponsibilitiesWork with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted softwareCollaborate with government partners and other contractors to architect, implement, and deploy new systems and improvements to existing systemsWork in an agile manner to efficiently ship new features that meet user needsCreate tools and processes to automate our development, testing, and production workflowsWrite and review technical documentation, performing code reviewsParticipate in an on-call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues when they occurTake part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as neededSkillsExperience with Ruby, Ruby on Rails, TypescriptAt least 5 years of experience of full-stack engineering contributing development initiatives, in a fast paced, dynamic environment in a self directed manner, that required minimal supervisionMeaningful experience working on web-based systems, both front-end and back-endExperience working on large-scale applications and systemsAn adaptive, empathetic, collaborative and positive mindsetAbility to think holistically around engineering issuesKnowledge of engineering fundamentals and architectureExpertise developing well-crafted softwareExcellent written and verbal communication skills, technical and otherwiseExperience with modern web development frameworksExperience designing and implementing application architectures and code that is highly scalable, available, and performantSelf-directed, requiring minimal supervisionAbility to work with others on a teamPrevious experience as a software engineerAptitude for giving and receiving feedbackExperience with testing, specifically automated testingKnowing code quality tools such as LinterExperience with system design such as designing systems that will be sustainable with high usage, designing a front end and back end that talk to each otherLegal authorization to work in the United StatesAbility to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hiredWork authorization that doesn't require visa sponsorship, now or in the futureMay be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contractBenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needsNava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no costVacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and rechargeEnjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTOWhen Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonusPaid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your homeFull platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support toolsSee doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit programEarn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or restNava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings planRemote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilitiesCompany laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needsMonthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expensesInternal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skillsLinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certsGet rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava teamPre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicableA collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely careCompany OverviewNava is a technology consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.navapbc.com/.