Raft
Senior Software Engineer (Front-End)
Raft, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
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.
About the role:
As a Senior Software Engineer (Front-End)
at Raft, you will be diving deep into the software lifecycle, taking on complex tasks and leading smaller project initiatives. In addition to contributing effective, performant and secure code, you will 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:
6+ years of related hands-on experience or one of the following
Associate's Degree in CS, SWE, CE, EE, or related field with 4+ years of related professional experience
Bachelor's Degree in CS, SWE, CE, EE or related field with 3+ years of related experience
Master's Degrees in CS, SWE, CE, EE or related field with 1+ years of related experience
Advanced knowledge of ECMA Script/JavaScript, React and React data binding
Knowledge of CSS and responsive Web design
Experience designing REST APIs and data models
Knowledge of secure Web application development (i.e., CORS, CSRF mitigations, and OIDC workflows)
Strong understanding of foundational software development principles and practices, including:
Data Structures
Software Design Patterns
Knowledge of several software programming approaches such as procedural, declarative, object-oriented, and/or functional/reactive
Intermediate knowledge of software development related tooling, including build tools, configuration management tools, and/or scripting tools
Ability to program in multiple programming languages, such as TypeScript or Python
Knowledge of containerized software development and deployment
Able to obtain a Security+ certification within 90 days of employment with Raft
Highly preferred:
Knowledge of TCP, UDP, and IP networking and networking theory
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud-Native application deployment
Experience with cloud-native application architecture
Intermediate level knowledge of distributed systems theory and application
Clearance Requirements:
Minimum of an active Interim Secret clearance
Work Type:
Remote
May require up to 25% travel predominantly to Honolulu, HI
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 withthemission.
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: IAm, BecauseWe 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.
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.
About the role:
As a Senior Software Engineer (Front-End)
at Raft, you will be diving deep into the software lifecycle, taking on complex tasks and leading smaller project initiatives. In addition to contributing effective, performant and secure code, you will 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:
6+ years of related hands-on experience or one of the following
Associate's Degree in CS, SWE, CE, EE, or related field with 4+ years of related professional experience
Bachelor's Degree in CS, SWE, CE, EE or related field with 3+ years of related experience
Master's Degrees in CS, SWE, CE, EE or related field with 1+ years of related experience
Advanced knowledge of ECMA Script/JavaScript, React and React data binding
Knowledge of CSS and responsive Web design
Experience designing REST APIs and data models
Knowledge of secure Web application development (i.e., CORS, CSRF mitigations, and OIDC workflows)
Strong understanding of foundational software development principles and practices, including:
Data Structures
Software Design Patterns
Knowledge of several software programming approaches such as procedural, declarative, object-oriented, and/or functional/reactive
Intermediate knowledge of software development related tooling, including build tools, configuration management tools, and/or scripting tools
Ability to program in multiple programming languages, such as TypeScript or Python
Knowledge of containerized software development and deployment
Able to obtain a Security+ certification within 90 days of employment with Raft
Highly preferred:
Knowledge of TCP, UDP, and IP networking and networking theory
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud-Native application deployment
Experience with cloud-native application architecture
Intermediate level knowledge of distributed systems theory and application
Clearance Requirements:
Minimum of an active Interim Secret clearance
Work Type:
Remote
May require up to 25% travel predominantly to Honolulu, HI
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 withthemission.
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: IAm, BecauseWe 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.