Senior Engineer
Raft Company Website3 days ago
Colorado Springs, CO, USASenior
Base Salary
$110k - $175k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop software using C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, React, and Angular.
- Design and implement robust WebSocket and RESTful APIs.
- Contribute to software design and architecture discussions, code reviews, and complex software lifecycle activities.
- Lead smaller project initiatives and work with Big Data, cloud, and enterprise frameworks.
- Mentor Associate, Standard, and junior Engineers.
- Build and support distributed data, cloud-native, and complex application solutions for government customers.
Requirements
- Master’s degree with 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, or bachelor’s degree with 18+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Proficiency with C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, React, and Angular.
- Strong experience with multiple Big Data, cloud, and enterprise frameworks.
- Deep knowledge of software design and architecture patterns.
- Proficiency with AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes.
- Working knowledge of Apache Spark, Kafka, SIMP Project, Ansible, Docker, Git, Linux, Suricata, Zeek, Kibana, Logstash, Elasticsearch, Neo4j, PostgreSQL, Terraform, Artifactory, and GitLab.
- Experience with network engineering and AWS Cloud.
- Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 90 days of employment.
- Active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
- Preferred qualifications include hands-on time-series data experience with PostgreSQL or another SQL database.
- Preferred certifications include SAFe for Teams and AWS certifications, or demonstrated AWS competence using the CLI and Boto.
Benefits
- Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- As-needed paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
- Education and training benefits.
- Annual budget for technology and gadgets.
- Monthly snack box, team off-sites, and referral bonuses.
- Onsite work in Colorado Springs, CO, with remote, hybrid, and flexible work options also mentioned.
- May require up to 10% travel.
Tech Stack
AngularAnsibleApache KafkaApache SparkAWSAzureCC++DockerElasticsearchGitJavaJavaScriptKibanaKubernetesLinuxLogstashNeo4jPostgreSQLPythonReactTerraform
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About Raft Company Website
Raft is a defense technology company that builds AI/ML, autonomous data fusion, and cloud-native software platforms for U.S. military and government agencies. It develops distributed data systems, DevSecOps/GitOps platforms, and applications to operate at scale in secure environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the privately held firm is backed by Washington Harbour Partners, which invested $60M in private equity funding in 2024.