Software Engineer at Raft Company Website

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, React, Angular, Big Data, Cloud, APIs, Software Design, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, PostgreSQL

Industry

Software Development

Description

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 include 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 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: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field and 3+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 1+ year of experience Experience with C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, and front-end frameworks such as React and Angular Experience with Big Data, Cloud, or Enterprise frameworks (e.g., Play, Spring Boot, Quarkus) Experience building web-socket and RESTful APIs Familiarity with software design and architecture patterns Proficient with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes) Hands-on experience with modern data, cloud, and security ecosystems, including Spark, Kafka, Docker, Git/GitLab, Linux, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Suricata, Zeek, PostgreSQL, Neo4j, Terraform, Artifactory, and supporting agile development, SDLC processes, and cross-functional cyber operations Obtain Security+ within the first 90 days of employment with Raft 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: Onsite daily in Colorado Springs, CO May require up to 15% travel Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000 The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities 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.

Responsibilities

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. You will collaborate with peers and take ownership of specific modules or functionalities while being mentored by more experienced engineers.