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Raft

Senior ML Ops Engineer

Raft, Air City, New York, United States,


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 ML Ops Engineer

to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.About the role:Raft is building an AI Battle Management System to operationalize the needs of the war fighter to effectively leverage machine learning models while forward deployed. We are building a new capability that will heavily leverage Kafka, Kubeflow, and a variety of existing open source tools to enable self-service model retraining and deployment on live exercises.What we are looking for:Three-plus years of relevant hands-on experienceThree years of experience with Docker and Kubernetes, provisioning production clusters and maintaining compliancePractical experience with Machine Learning on KubernetesExperience with AWS and/or other cloud computing solutionsExperience building and maintaining machine learning platforms and pipelinesPractical programming and scripting skills (Python preferred)Fast learner, analytical thinker, creative, hands-on, strong communication skillsAble to work both independently and as part of a teamExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Proven experience with modern software development and engineering practices, including scrum/agile, Git, and DevOpsAbility to obtain a Security+ certification within the first 90 days of employment with RaftHighly preferred:Experience with data processing frameworks (Apache Spark preferred)Solid understanding of Helm ChartsKnowledge of IstioExperience with supporting enterprise Cloud applications or infrastructureExperience in automation languages like Python or GoLangComfortable provisioning and debugging complex CI/CD pipelinesClearance Requirements:Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearanceWork Type:Hybrid, local to Rome, NY preferredMay require up to 25% travelWhat we will offer you:Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsAnnual budget for your tech/gadgets needsMonthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful workRemote, hybrid, and flexible work optionsTeam off-site in fun places!Generous Referral BonusesAnd 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.

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