Principal Software Engineer (Data Engineering) - Remote

Overview

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation dedicated to improving government services through modern technology. We help agencies transform their legacy systems into user-friendly and effective solutions.

In Short

• Lead the modernization of data architectures and pipelines in government programs.
• Design and implement data models and databases.
• Enhance data security and optimize data processing.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, design, and product teams.
• Support multiple teams and systems with data needs.
• Document and maintain data strategies and artifacts.
• Implement large-scale data ecosystems on cloud platforms.
• Participate in software design and code reviews.
• Develop automated testing and CI/CD for production systems.
• Uphold security and privacy standards in data pipelines.

Requirements

• 7+ years of data engineering experience.
• 3+ years in cloud data architecture (AWS preferred).
• Experience with Kimball's Dimensional modeling methodology.
• Proficient in building ETL/ELT pipelines using Python or Java.
• Experience with Databricks and data lakehouse architecture.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases.
• Ability to clean and model data while ensuring data protection.
• Experience with API and file-based data integrations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Collaborative mindset and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that impact public services.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Ability to learn and grow with new technologies.
• Flexible work arrangements in a remote setting.
• Engagement with government stakeholders and clients.