Software Engineer (Drupal)

About Nava

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.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Drupal Software Engineer to support the modernization of our Federal client’s Drupal-based Data Catalog platform. This platform, a central hub for datasets, governance documentation, applications, and system metadata, is being re-architected to improve scalability, usability, and integration across the client’s digital ecosystem. The role involves close collaboration with the stakeholders and Product Owner’s internal team of designers and engineers in a fast-paced, Agile environment.

This position is ideal for a Software Engineer who thrives in a mission-driven, public-sector digital services environment and has experience modernizing Drupal applications with scalable, API-driven architecture.

• Lead the re-architecture and implementation of the client’s centralized Data Catalog using Drupal
• Build and maintain custom content types and data structures to support a broad range of content, including data products, dashboards, and visualizations
• Develop secure and scalable API integrations with AWS DataZone, Glue, EDP, PowerBI, and other platforms
• Implement a Medallion Architecture approach to enable secure data product publication and subscription workflows
• Support Zero Trust principles through lineage tracking and role-based access controls
• Collaborate with team and internal design resources to ensure front-end functionality meets user needs (no front-end design work required)
• Enable flexible, fast-paced development workflows that support iterative delivery and continuous improvement
• Troubleshoot and optimize Drupal performance, potentially supporting a local or decoupled deployment configuration
• Contribute to efforts to open source the catalog and support community-driven enhancements
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• 7+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years of hands-on Drupal development in full-stack or back-end roles
• Deep knowledge of Drupal module development, custom content types, views, permissions, and performance tuning
• Proficiency in integrating Drupal with cloud-based data platforms and APIs (especially Acquia and/or AWS services)
• Experience implementing secure, scalable architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles
• Strong experience working in Agile environments with Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines
• Must have the ability to obtain a Tier 4 Public Trust Clearance

Other requirements

All roles at Nava require the following:

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

Perks working with Nava

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 paid 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

Location

We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: 

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

*If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. 

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We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.