Full-Time

Principal Software Engineer

Fhir

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Nava

Nava

201-500 employees

Develops software for government service improvement

Government & Public Sector
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$153k - $171kAnnually

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Candidates must reside in one of the following states to be eligible for remote work: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Agile
Python
Ruby
Java
Requirements
  • Current and/or prior experience developing API endpoints with Kotlin, Java, Python, Ruby, etc
  • At least 6 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium to large-scale web applications on Cloud Platforms
  • Strong experience in the healthcare industry - you live and breathe HL7/FHIR!
  • Experience utilizing Smart on FHIR standards to build healthcare applications
  • Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code
  • Equal parts systems thinker, software engineer and overall evangelist
  • Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented
  • Ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short term vs. long term benefits
  • An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative and positive mindset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, technical and otherwise.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet any other requirements for government contracts for which they are hired.
  • Candidates offered a job at Nava must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.
  • Please be aware that most of our positions require U.S. citizenship or a green card.
  • May be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.
Responsibilities
  • Working with software engineers in understanding FHIR objects and relationships, the standards landscape, and implementation considerations related to claims data
  • Crafting long-term strategic roadmaps related to FHIR conformance and overall standards development
  • Active work within the HL7 and related standards bodies
  • Developing a deep understanding of the developer user space and their needs now and in the future
  • Prototyping new features, tools, etc.
  • Working closely with product, design, and engineering teams to share developer user needs now and in the future. This should deeply inform project direction
  • Reviewing, improving, and writing user documentation, product and technical plans, and software with an eye toward user needs now and in the future
  • Taking on software engineering tasks on an as-needed basis, including building new features needed by users or debugging user issues.

Nava Public Benefit Corporation focuses on improving the delivery of government services through user-friendly software solutions. The company partners with federal, state, and local government agencies to enhance the digital experience for citizens, making services more accessible and effective. Nava's approach involves service design and software development, often resulting in long-term contracts where they provide ongoing support and improvements. They gained initial recognition for their work on HealthCare.gov and have since expanded to other public programs. A key aspect of Nava's mission is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within their workforce, ensuring that their solutions are equitable and effective for all communities. The goal of Nava is to build trust between the government and citizens by transforming how services are delivered, especially during critical times.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$2.1M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nava's AI partnership with Google aims to improve public benefits enrollment processes.
  • The SEC contract highlights Nava's expertise in secure, scalable digital infrastructure.
  • Nava's focus on IT modernization aligns with government trends, expanding service opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from tech firms could threaten Nava's market share in government contracts.
  • Reliance on partners like Aquia Inc. poses risks if they face operational difficulties.
  • Rapid technological changes in AI and cloud services may outpace Nava's current capabilities.

What makes Nava unique

  • Nava specializes in user-friendly software for government services, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.
  • The company is a public benefit corporation, focusing on social impact and equity.
  • Nava's diverse workforce reflects the communities it serves, promoting equitable solutions.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision

20 days of PTO accrued

Unlimited sick leave

Paid parental leave

Sabbatical leave

401k contributions match at 4% of your salary

Flexible work arrangements

$1,000 new home office set up budget, monthly phone allowance

Monthly partial reimbursement for utilities (where applicable)

$2,000 annual tuition & professional development budget

Equity stock options

Employee referral program

Commuter benefits