Software Engineer

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 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:

• 4 years of hands-on full-stack software development experience (Java, Web services, Database, and/or web application development)
• In-depth experience with JavaScript, Java, and preferably one more programming language (Python, etc.)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and processes such as Git, Concourse, GitLabCI, SonarQube, Fortify, and ThreadFix
• Hands-on experience with front-end frameworks like React or Vue
• Experience with Extreme Programming practices (Test-Driven Development, Pair Programming, CI/CD, etc.)
• Proven track record contributing to software architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of both new and existing systems
• Practical experience using container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Ability to obtain a Security+ within the first 90 days of employment with Raft

Highly preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in a highly quantitative field (Computer Science, Machine Learning, Operational Research, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.)
• MS in a highly quantitative field (Computer Science, Machine Learning, Operational Research, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.)
• Working knowledge of backend runtimes and frameworks like Node.js, Spring, Spring Boot, Django, Flask, etc.
• Experience authoring tests in JavaScript, Java, or other languages (Unit tests, Integration tests, and Journey tests)
• Familiarity with test mocks
• Experience with contract testing

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Work Type: 

• Remote
• 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 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.