Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack)
Navan
Software Engineering
London, UK
We believe “It’s all about the user. All of them.” We’re passionate about providing a seamless one-stop experience for business travelers, no matter how they travel, where they stay, or where they’re going.
We are looking for a Staff Full-Stack Engineer to lead the design and development of mission-critical product features and services that power our platform, used daily by thousands of travelers worldwide. You will play a pivotal role in shaping technical direction, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-team initiatives to deliver scalable, reliable, and user-focused solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Lead technical strategy and architecture for core backend and frontend components of the platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Own complex domains end-to-end: from design through development, launch, and ongoing evolution of key microservices and customer-facing features.
- Influence cross-functional teams (engineering, product, design) by aligning technical execution with business goals and long-term product vision.
- Raise the technical bar through code reviews, architectural guidance, and fostering best practices in testing, monitoring, and documentation.
- Mentor and coach engineers across the organization, helping to grow technical skills and leadership capabilities.
- Partner with leadership to define and execute a multi-year technical roadmap, ensuring that platform investments support company growth at scale.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of software development experience, with deep expertise in both backend and frontend systems.
- Strong programming skills and CS fundamentals, with mastery in at least one backend language (Java, Python, etc.) and modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, TypeScript).
- Proven experience designing and evolving large-scale distributed systems and microservice architectures.
- Demonstrated ability to own technical domains, making architectural trade-offs and long-term design decisions.
- Experience driving cross-domain initiatives, coordinating with multiple teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
- Track record of mentoring engineers, leading technical discussions, and influencing outcomes at an organizational level.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.
- Passion for solving complex problems, continuously learning, and delivering customer-focused innovations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
About Navan
Navan (Nasdaq: NAVN) is the leading all-in-one business travel, payments, and expense management platform that makes travel easy for frequent travelers. From finding flights and hotels to automating expense reconciliation, with 24/7 support along the way, Navan delivers an intuitive experience travelers love and finance teams rely on. See how Navan customers benefit and learn more at navan.com.
Culture of Excellence
Our team is our competitive edge — a high-performance group of smart, driven people committed to winning together. This dedication to excellence is why we’ve been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In (2023–2026), a G2 Best Global Software Company (2025-2026), a CNBC Disruptor 50 (2022-2025), and a Forbes Fintech 50 (2022-2025). At Navan, we provide an environment where top talent excels, offering the autonomy and fast-paced trajectory needed to build a defining career and do the best work of your life.
Our Benefits
Navan offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your well-being, financial security, and life outside of work. Our benefits, thoughtfully tailored by country to meet local needs, include healthcare coverage, insurance offerings, and wellness resources for you and your family.
We support long-term financial growth through retirement savings programs and opportunities to participate in our equity plans, so you can share in Navan’s success. To promote balance, we offer flexible time off, country-specific holidays, and paid parental leave for all new parents. Additional benefits include connectivity and commuting support*, mental health resources, and exclusive travel-related perks. Wherever you’re based, our benefits evolve with you.
Workplace Policy
Navan believes in the value of in-person connections, whether that’s sitting down to have lunch with one another, taking a walking 1:1, or collaborating in a room together. The connections forged through face-to-face interactions improve company culture and drive business results. Navan invests in global office spaces — in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, among others — that feel welcoming. In-office perks such as company-provided lunches and happy hours create a strong team environment to help you do your best work. Our employees work from the office four days a week. Please expect this policy for all roles that are tied to an office.
Equal Opportunity
Navan is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring.
Accommodations
Navan complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Navan will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability in connection with applications for employment as required by law.
If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, you are welcome to email us at talent-accommodations@navan.com.
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