Senior Engineer

• 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 defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, 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.

About the role:

As a

Senior Engineer

• 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

Master’s degree with 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, OR bachelor’s degree with 18+ years of professional software engineering experience.

Proficient with

C, C++, Java

, JavaScript, Python,

React

& Angular

Strong experience in multiple Big Data/Cloud/Enterprise Frameworks

Experience in creating robust web-socket and RESTFul APIs

Deep knowledge of SW design and architecture patterns

Proficiency with cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes

A strong collaborator who can work well with a diverse team

Able to mentor junior engineers

Demonstrated working knowledge & experience in the following areas: Apache Spark, Kubernetes, Kafka, SIMP Project, Ansible, Docker, GIT, Linux, Suricata,

Zeek

, Kibana, Logstash, Elastic Search, Neo4J, PostgreSQL, Terraform, Artifactory, GitLab, network engineering, AWS Cloud

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

Highly preferred

Hands on experience with time-series data in PostgreSQL or another SQL flavored database

Certifications:

SAFe for Teams Certification, &

AWS certifications (Associate Solutions Architect, & AWS Specialty Security within a year of start date) or be able to demonstrate AWS competence using the CLI and Boto.

Clearance Requirements:

Active Secret security clearance

Work Type:

Onsite in Colorado Springs, CO

May require up to 10% travel

Salary Range

:

$110,000 - $175,000

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.