Senior Software Engineer Remote, US

teamraft.com; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team focused on building impactful digital solutions. In this role, you will lead complex projects, engage in design discussions, and mentor junior engineers, all while maintaining high standards. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that prioritizes customer obsession and a culture of collaboration to drive modernization in the public sector.

Benefits

Fully covered healthcare

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) and company match

Unlimited PTO

11 paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with technical leadership.
• Proficient in Golang, Rust, Java, and cloud technologies.
• Strong knowledge of software design and architecture patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
• Involved in design discussions and code reviews.
• Ensure high standards in software delivery.

Skills

Golang

Rust

Java

Big Data Frameworks

Cloud Technologies

Web-socket APIs

RESTFul APIs

Software Design Patterns

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Tools

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

CI/CD Pipelines

DuckDB

Kafka

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 (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 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. You will be the technical owner of a software team's delivery.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a software engineer
• Demonstrated track record of technical leadership
• Ability to disambiguate technical requirements and functional requirements to provide your team direction
• Proficient with Golang or Rust, and Java
• 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:
  
  • Kubernetes
  • Ability to leverage multiple types of databases
  • Support CI/CD pipelines
  • Developing performant applications
• Able to obtain a Security+ certification within 90 days of employment with Raft
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field

Highly preferred:

• Experience with Software Factories and Big Data Platforms
• Experience with DuckDB and Kafka

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret security clearance

Work Type:

• Remote
• May require up to 25% travel

Salary Range:

• $150,000 - $190,000
• 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 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.

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.