Software Engineer (Back-End)

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 mid-level Back-End Software Engineer, your development activities at the Cyber Operations Branch program office adhere to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

SAFe offers proven, integrated principles, practices, and competencies to implement lead, agile, and DevOps at scale. Additionally, this program office personifies DevSecOps which automates the integration of security at every phase of the software development lifecycle from initial design, through integration, testing, deployment, and software delivery.

These development efforts shall result in two deployable defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to USSF mission systems.

What we are looking for :

• 4+ years of hands-on experience performing activities in at least two of the following programming languages : C, C++, Java, JavaScript, & Python
• Experience in at least two of the following applications frameworks : React, Angular, Python, JavaScript, CSS, & HTML, Material UI
• Familiarity & knowledge with : Apache Spark, Kubernetes, Kafka, SIMP Project, Ansible, Docker, GIT, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Suricata, Zeek, Kibana, Logstash, Elastic Search, Neo4J, PostgreSQL, AWS Cloud & Nifi
• Experience or knowledge in the following Areas : Agile software development, agile methodologies, agile project management, software project management, defensive cyber operations, software development life cycle management, program / project management, cross-functional team
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain SAFe for Teams certification
• Obtain Security+ within the first 90 days of employment with Raft
• You may be required to travel periodically

Highly preferred :

• Relevant DoD and / or Industry work experience
• Experience with Cyber Operations Branch (SSC / SZYO) program office
• Advisory and Assistance Service (A&AS), or System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
• Experience with ACAT I / II level acquisition programs

Clearance Requirements :

Active Secret clearance

Work Type :

• Hybrid - Colorado Springs, CO
• 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 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 is Ubuntu : 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.