Nava · 8 hours ago
Software Engineer in Test
Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation focused on modernizing government services. The Software Engineer in Test will shape and oversee the testing strategy for modernization efforts, ensuring high-quality software delivery through automation and collaboration with various teams.
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Responsibilities
Development of test automation frameworks and pipelines, enabling continuous testing as part of the CI/CD process
Establish test processes and best practices, including test planning, test case design, test execution, defect tracking, and reporting
Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and program teams to align on requirements, define acceptance criteria, and ensure test coverage
Oversee both functional and non-functional testing (e.g., performance, security, regression), ensuring that all quality gates are met
Develop and track quality metrics, regularly reporting test progress, defect trends, and overall readiness
Support UAT and stakeholder validation activities, coordinating across multiple business and technical teams
Stay current on testing tools and industry trends, and recommend innovations that improve efficiency and quality outcomes
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of testing experience
Must have lead experience on projects
At least 2 years coding in Javascript
Ability to develop testing strategy, define testing processes, introduce best practices, and advocate for test automation
Experience with defining and executing test plans and test cases for complex enterprise applications
Strong skills in tracking, reporting, and prioritizing defects using tools like Jira, Github project
Experience with a mix of automation tools such as: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, or other automation frameworks
Knowledge of performance testing tools
Experience leading regression, UAT, and E2E testing
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
Preferred
Ability to write in Python
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
Company
Nava
Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation that makes government services simple, effective, and accessible to all.
Funding
Current Stage
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Washington Technology
2025-03-14
2024-05-23
2024-04-29
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