Engineer

Raft Company Website; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully covered healthcare, dental, and

vision coverage

401(k) and company match

Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holi

And More!

Job summary

Raft is seeking a Software Reliability Engineer to analyze test results, coordinate bug fixes with development teams, and develop automated performance tests. You will design test environments, review procedures, and contribute to performance plans across Web services. A background with Java, Python, and test tooling is expected, with a path to SAFe/ISTQB-like certifications.

Role requires up to 10% travel, U.S. citizenship, and work within the continental U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software reliability and test automation.
• Experience with Java, Python, web services, and test tooling (JIRA, Zephyr).
• Knowledge of REST/HTTP, JSON/XML validation, and OAuth(OAuth2).
• Security clearance at least Secret is preferred or required.
• Ability to design/maintain automated test scripts and performance tests.

Responsibilities

• Analyze test results and coordinate with development teams for bug fixes.
• Develop automated test scenarios and environments for performance testing.
• Review/improve existing test procedures and guidelines.
• Coordinate with testing team to develop performance test plans and cases.
• Design and develop test automation scripts to create, enhance, and run tests.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

Java

React

Angular

GitLab

RHEL

JIRA

Confluence

Zephyr

Python

JSON/XML validation

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.

Raft ( https://TeamRaft.com ) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, 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.

About the role:

As a Software Reliability Engineer you will analyze test results and coordinate with the development teams for bug fixes. Analyze the underlying causes of performance issues and provide corrective action. Develop an automated test scenario and environment for performance testing. Review and recommend improvements in existing test procedures. Coordinate with the testing team to develop performance test plans and cases. Research issues in software through testing to validate feedback, response time, & error code. Design and develop test automation scripts to create, enhance, debug, and run test cases.

What we are looking for:

• 3 + years of experience with some of the following: Java, React, Angular, Gitlab, RHEL, JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr & Python
• Must be able to use all web methods like GET, PUT, POST, DELETE etc.
• Must be able to validate xml and json body using json parser.
• Know how to use the OAuth and OAuth2 authentication mechanisms.
• Experience Loading and Security testing on web services.
• Experience designing and developing test automation scripts to create, enhance, debug, and run test cases.
• Familiar with test automation guidelines.
• Strong experience designing and developing test automation scripts to create, enhance, debug, and run test cases.
• Willing and able to obtain SAFe for Teams, ISTQB Test Automation Engineer, Agile Technical Tester, & Implementing Test Process Improvement certifications within a year of starting.

Highly preferred:

• SAFe for Teams, ISTQB Test Automation Engineer, Agile Technical Tester, & Implementing Test Process Improvement certifications
• Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to changing business requirements

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret Security Clearance
  

Work Type:

• May require up to 10% travel

Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000

• 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
• 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.