Principal Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on modernizing legacy systems — your experience includes defining reusable technical strategies and guiding architecture to ensure solutions meet business needs. You are adept at investigating new technologies and rapidly iterating on experiments to find the most viable approaches to complex problems.

You possess excellent coordination skills, enabling you to work effectively across teams — your ability to communicate technical concepts clearly ensures that all stakeholders are aligned on project goals. You are passionate about human-centered design and understand the importance of delivering user-friendly solutions that enhance public services.

Your experience includes working with cloud infrastructure, ensuring that solutions are secure, reliable, and fault-tolerant — you have a proven track record of transforming mission-critical systems into modern, scalable solutions that meet the demands of government agencies.

You thrive in environments that require innovative thinking and problem-solving — your ability to envision new patterns for legacy system migration sets you apart as a leader in technical innovation. You are committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest advancements in technology.

Desirable

Experience with government or public sector projects is a plus — you understand the unique challenges faced by agencies and are motivated to make a meaningful impact through your work. Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern engineering best practices will enhance your effectiveness in this role.

What you'll do

As a Principal Software Engineer at Nava, you will lead efforts to modernize legacy systems for government agencies — your role will involve defining technical strategies that are reusable and scalable, ensuring that solutions are not only effective but also maintainable in the long term. You will coordinate with various teams to guide the architecture and implementation of these solutions, ensuring they align with business needs and technical standards.

You will investigate and experiment with new technologies to determine the best approaches for system modernization — your insights will help shape the direction of projects and influence the adoption of innovative solutions. You will also mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing the implementation of cloud infrastructure that is secure and reliable — you will ensure that all solutions are fault-tolerant and capable of handling the demands of modern government services. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements, ensuring that the final products deliver exceptional user experiences.

What we offer

At Nava, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a direct impact on public services — your contributions will help enhance the digital products and services that government agencies provide to the public. We offer a collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas can lead to real change.

We believe in the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible remote work options — you will have the freedom to manage your schedule while contributing to impactful projects. Our team is dedicated to continuous learning and professional development, providing you with resources and opportunities to grow in your career.

Join us at Nava and be part of a mission-driven organization that values human-centered design and technical excellence — together, we can make government services simpler and more effective for everyone.