Senior Software Engineer (Back-End)

This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.

Who we are:

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. Our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer (Back-End) to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.

About the role:

As a Senior Software Engineer (Back-End) at Raft, you will be diving deeper into the software lifecycle, taking on more complex tasks and leading smaller project initiatives. You will not only write code but also be involved in design discussions, code reviews, and mentoring Associate and Standard Engineers, helping to maintain the high standards of our organization.

What we are looking for:

• Five plus years of hands-on experience as a software engineer
• Proficient with Java, JavaScript, Python, or React & Angular
• Strong experience in multiple Big Data/Cloud/Enterprise Frameworks
• Familiarity with the modern data stack, including Kafka, Trino, Pinot, Postgres, Superset Jupyter, Airflow (or similar) 
• Experience in creating robust RESTFul APIs for communicating between microservices
• Deep knowledge of SW design and architecture patterns
• A strong collaborator who can work well with a diverse team
• Experience with automation and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Ansible)
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Docker and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Compose) for building and deploying scalable applications
• Experience with DevSecOps tools and processes such as Git, Concourse, GitLabCI, SonarQube, Fortify, and ThreadFix
• Able to obtain a Security+ certification within 90 days of employment with Raft
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field or proven professional software engineering work for at least eight years

Highly preferred:

• Experience with Software Factories and Big Data Platforms 
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices and tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, HashiCorp Vault)
• Expertise in secure coding practices, OWASP, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards (e.g., RMF, STIGs)
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, especially in cloud or hybrid environments
• Certified Kubernetes Developer

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Work Type: 

• Remote
• May require up to 10% travel

Salary Range:

• $110,000 - $200,000 
• The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities

What we will offer you:

• Highly competitive salary
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and company match
• Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Education & training benefits
• Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs
• Monthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful work
• Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
• Team off-site in fun places!
• Generous Referral Bonuses
• And More!

Our Vision Statement: 

We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission. 

Our Customer Obsession: 

We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.

How do we get there? 

Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm. 

Raft’s core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.