via Greenhouse
$70K - 90K a year
Architect and deliver Drupal sites ensuring compliance with design, accessibility, security, and performance standards while collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring engineers.
6+ years building secure, accessible web applications and 5+ years with Drupal solutions including module development, theming, migrations, and expert Drush and Composer skills.
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 Nava’s Software Engineer (Drupal) works with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software. The incumbent collaborates with government partners and other contractors to architect, implement, and deploy new systems and improvements to existing systems, while working in an agile manner to efficiently deliver new features that meet user needs. The Software Engineer creates efficient tools and processes to automate Nava’s development, testing, and production workflows, routinely participating in an on-call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues when they occur. What you'll do Architect and deliver Drupal sites that are fully compliant with standards for design, accessibility, security, and performance Write automated tests that support the delivery of quality software Help define and support your application’s path to production Work with less experienced engineers to level up their skills Work directly with stakeholders and team members to set and manage expectations throughout the life of the project Operate within an agile development process Required skills 6+ years building secure, accessible, responsive web applications 5+ years building Drupal solutions, including module development, theming, and migrations Expert command of Drush and Composer A deep understanding of the fundamental technologies of the web: HTTP, SSL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON Experience writing automated tests A general understanding of containerization Strong oral and written communication skills and the willingness to use them A strong sense of ownership and engagement Experience working with Agile teams Desired skills Familiarity working in and with Cloud technologies like AWS, Acquia, and Pantheon Familiarity with PHP frameworks such as Symfony, Laravel, and CakePHP Experience building decoupled Drupal solutions A portfolio of work including links to projects with a summary of your role on each An active account on drupal.org Compensation $120,600—$135,900 USD 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 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 Location We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Delaware, 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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This job posting was last updated on 3/4/2026