Raft
Software Engineer
Raft, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
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 Reston, 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 Software Engineer
to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.
About the role:
As a
Software Engineer , you will be instrumental in bringing technical solutions to life, actively participating in the development, testing, and deployment of our infrastructure. Collaborating with your peers, you'll begin taking ownership of specific modules or functionalities while being mentored by more experienced engineers.
What we are looking for:
Three plus years' experience as a software engineer
Experience with C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, React & Angular
Experience in one or more Big Data/Cloud/Enterprise Frameworks, like Play, Spring Boot or Quarkus
Experience with web-socket and RESTFul APIs
Familiarity with SW design and architecture patterns
Proficient with cloud-related software technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes
Proactive and self-motivated team player
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:
Experience with SQL databases
Certifications:
SAFe for Teams Certification, &
AWS certifications (Associate Developer, & 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:
Hybrid - Colorado Springs, CO
May require up to 10% travel
Salary Range :
$90,000 - $170,000
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 Reston, 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 Software Engineer
to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.
About the role:
As a
Software Engineer , you will be instrumental in bringing technical solutions to life, actively participating in the development, testing, and deployment of our infrastructure. Collaborating with your peers, you'll begin taking ownership of specific modules or functionalities while being mentored by more experienced engineers.
What we are looking for:
Three plus years' experience as a software engineer
Experience with C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, React & Angular
Experience in one or more Big Data/Cloud/Enterprise Frameworks, like Play, Spring Boot or Quarkus
Experience with web-socket and RESTFul APIs
Familiarity with SW design and architecture patterns
Proficient with cloud-related software technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes
Proactive and self-motivated team player
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:
Experience with SQL databases
Certifications:
SAFe for Teams Certification, &
AWS certifications (Associate Developer, & 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:
Hybrid - Colorado Springs, CO
May require up to 10% travel
Salary Range :
$90,000 - $170,000
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.