Software Engineer (Drupal)

Nava PBC

11d•Remote

About The Position

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good. Nava’s Software Engineer (Drupal) works with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software. The incumbent collaborates with government partners and other contractors to architect, implement, and deploy new systems and improvements to existing systems, while working in an agile manner to efficiently deliver new features that meet user needs. The Software Engineer creates efficient tools and processes to automate Nava’s development, testing, and production workflows, routinely participating in an on-call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues when they occur.

Requirements

6+ years building secure, accessible, responsive web applications
5+ years building Drupal solutions, including module development, theming, and migrations
Expert command of Drush and Composer
A deep understanding of the fundamental technologies of the web: HTTP, SSL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON
Experience writing automated tests
A general understanding of containerization
Strong oral and written communication skills and the willingness to use them
A strong sense of ownership and engagement
Experience working with Agile teams
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired
Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract
This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity working in and with Cloud technologies like AWS, Acquia, and Pantheon
Familiarity with PHP frameworks such as Symfony, Laravel, and CakePHP
Experience building decoupled Drupal solutions
A portfolio of work including links to projects with a summary of your role on each
An active account on drupal.org

Responsibilities

Architect and deliver Drupal sites that are fully compliant with standards for design, accessibility, security, and performance
Write automated tests that support the delivery of quality software
Help define and support your application’s path to production
Work with less experienced engineers to level up their skills
Work directly with stakeholders and team members to set and manage expectations throughout the life of the project
Operate within an agile development process

Benefits

Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care