Backend Test Developer

Nava - Backend Test Engineer

About Nava: Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2013, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve technology modernization challenges.

Role Overview: You will develop end-to-end testing systems for government partners, modernizing legacy enterprise platforms to improve public-facing processes. This role combines backend development with comprehensive testing to ensure reliable, secure systems that serve millions of Americans.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, review, and build well-crafted backend software with fellow engineers
• Develop and maintain test frameworks and scripts for server-side logic and API validation
• Write and maintain documentation for test plans, test cases, and test results
• Monitor and analyze test results, reporting defects and performance issues
• Collaborate with government partners and contractors on system architecture and deployment
• Ensure compliance with security best practices in all testing activities
• Participate in on-call rotation to support production systems
• Support hiring activities including interviews and referrals

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in agile, multidisciplinary team environments
• Experience developing APIs in Java and Go
• Proficiency with automated testing tools: JUnit, Postman, Cypress, TestRail, StaticQube
• Strong understanding of APIs, databases, and server-side architectures
• Experience with medium to large-scale systems on AWS preferred
• Familiarity with security testing and data protection best practices
• Experience with MADie (https://ecqi.healthit.gov/tool/madie) preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits: $107,000 - $120,600 annually Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) match (4%), annual performance bonus, parental leave, sabbatical leave after continuous service, and professional development budget.