Senior Software Engineer (Back-End)
Company: Raft
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 22, 2025
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Job 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 () 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 experiencedSenior Software Engineer (Back-End)
to support our customers and join our passionate team of
high-impact problem solvers.
About the role:
As aSenior Software Engineer (Back-End) at Raft, you will be diving
deeper into the software lifecycle, taking on more complex tasks
and leading smaller project initiatives. You will not only write
code but also be involved in design discussions, code reviews, and
mentoring Associate and Standard Engineers, helping to maintain the
high standards of our organization.
What we are looking for:
Ten plus years' experience as a software engineer
Proficient withC, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, React &
Angular
Strong experience in multiple Big Data/Cloud/Enterprise
Frameworks
Experience in creating robust web-socket and RESTFul APIs
Deep knowledge of SW design and architecture patterns
Proficiency with cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, and
Kubernetes
A strong collaborator who can work well with a diverse team
Able to mentor junior engineers
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, agile software development, agile
methodologies, agile project management, software project
management, defensive cyber military operations, software
development life cycle management, program/project management,
systems engineering, strategic planning, cross-functional team
Able to obtain a Security+ certification within 90 days of
employment with Raft
Highly preferred:
Hands on experience with time-series data in PostgreSQL or another
SQL flavored database
Certifications:
SAFe for Teams Certification, &
AWS certifications (Associate Solutions Architect, & 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:
$110,000 - $200,000
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 isUbuntu: 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.
Keywords: Raft, Pueblo , Senior Software Engineer (Back-End), IT / Software / Systems , Colorado Springs, Colorado
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