Staff Software Engineer

About the role

Raft is focused on developing essential data platforms for the Department of War that manage billions of events daily from various sensors and operational sources. These platforms provide critical intelligence to operators for timely decision-making. We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Develop data infrastructure and platforms utilizing streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka, Flink, and Kafka Streams
• Create Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines to support extensive data operations
• Apply software engineering practices to design, build, and implement large-scale streaming applications

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience
• Proven experience in constructing and managing fault-tolerant, data-heavy platforms using streaming technologies like Kafka, Pinot, or Flink
• Familiarity with large-scale relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch to meet low-latency demands
• Background in data management, including ETL processes, data governance, and data storage
• Experience in building and deploying applications in cloud-native settings
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to container deployments in Kubernetes environments
• Proficiency with various package and dependency managers such as Maven, Gradle, and NPM
• Strong understanding of software design and architectural patterns
• Must obtain Security+ certification within the first 90 days of employment

Nice to have

• Experience with Kubernetes
• Familiarity with monitoring (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging (e.g., Fluentbit, Kibana, Loki) solutions in cloud-native environments
• Solid knowledge of Helm Charts
• Understanding of service mesh technologies like Istio
• Experience with enterprise Cloud applications or infrastructure
• Proficiency in automation languages such as Python or GoLang

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active Secret Clearance to start and the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance

Salary Range: $140,000 - $190,000

• Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's overall experience, skills, and abilities

Work Type:

• Hybrid work model in Rome, NY, Hanscom, or the National Capital Region
• Domestic travel may be required up to 35% to customer sites

What we will offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Educational and training benefits
• Generous referral bonuses
• Additional benefits

Our Vision Statement:

We aim to connect humans and data through transparency and a commitment to our mission.

Our Customer Obsession:

We treat every deliverable as a product and maintain a customer-focused approach. As we expand, we encourage our teams to view each other as both teammates and customers, fostering a culture that enhances our interactions with clients and product teams.

How do we get there?

We believe that modernizing the public sector is essential for creating a better world. At Raft, we strive to innovate and tackle complex challenges, ensuring that future generations experience a world characterized by efficiency, accessibility, and collaboration.

Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We Are. We support our colleagues by uplifting one another, working as a highly collaborative team where diverse perspectives add unique value. Our commitment to innovation and collaboration makes Raft a distinctive workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,