Software Engineer (Full Stack)

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 Reston, VA. Our range of clients include 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 customer and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a game-changing organization where we put our customers and people first.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. This role supports our US Space Force partners in developing impactful cyber mission applications and building the US Space Force's capabilities to address threats within the Space Domain. This engineer should be comfortable working with stakeholders to identify and translate challenging requirements into technical solutions that support a complex and ever-changing mission. Join our team and be a part of the game-changing solutions we are helping build!

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in the following programming languages: C, C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python
• 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, and cross-functional teams
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain SAFe for Teams certification
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development, or STEM-related specialty

Highly preferred:

• Experience with front-end framework, especially ReactJS
• Familiarity and knowledge of the following: Apache Spark, Kubernetes, Kafka, SIMP Project, Ansible, Docker, GIT, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Suricata, Zeek, Kibana, Logstash, Elastic Search, Neo4J, PostgreSQL, AWS Cloud, and Nifi
• Familiarity with US Space Force/DoD mission applications

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TOP SECRET SCI Security Clearance

Work Type:

• Colorado Springs, CO (Catalyst Campus)
• Up to 40% remote

What we will offer you:  

• Highly competitive salary 
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage 
• 401(k) and company match 
• Unlimited 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 
• 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