Senior Software Engineer

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 Senior Software Engineer to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.

About the role:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will assist in leading the development and scaling of microservices and APIs, leveraging AWS and Python expertise. The role also emphasizes robust data security and user-centric development through prototyping to enhance overall user satisfaction. You will be expected to be a self-starter and present new ideas and concepts in support of the project. 

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience as a software engineer in a production environment
• Proficient in building microservices and web APIs while following best practices 
• Proficient with the cloud-related software technologies of AWS
• Proficient with developing and deploying microservices to Kubernetes environments 
• Proficient with Python
• Experience with the web framework FastAPI
• Proficient with PostgreSQL
• Proactive and self-motivated team player 
• Experience with building prototypes and gathering/implementing feedback
• Higher education degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics 
• Able to obtain a Security+ certification within 90 days of employment with Raft

 Highly preferred:

• Hands-on Full Stack experience 
• Experience mentoring team members and leading projects.
• CI/CD pipeline architecture 

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust security clearance

Work Type: 

• Remote
• 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 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.