Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on relevant industry experience
- Hands-on experience with Java, Scala, or Kotlin
- Proficiency with Kafka and Kafka Streams
- Experience in creating web-socket and RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with configuring CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Runners
- Experience with Kubernetes monitoring (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging (e.g., Fluentbit, Kibana, Loki) solutions
- Knowledge of AWS and/or other cloud computing solutions
- Curiosity about time series and geospatial data
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment, making technical decisions aligned with the team’s objectives
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
- Ability to obtain a Security+ certification within the first 90 days of employment with Raft
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- May require up to 25% travel
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and implement end-to-end solutions for operators and data consumers
- Collaborate with clients to architect, develop, and implement software solutions across the data layer, both in the Cloud and on-premises
- Implement software best practices in a fast-paced team environment
Benefits
- $90,000 - $170,000
- The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities
- 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
- Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
- Team off-site in fun places!
- Generous Referral Bonuses
- And More!
Who we are:
Raft ( 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 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:
At Raft, we are at the forefront of developing a cloud-native cutting-edge real-time data platform tailored for the Department of Defense (DoD). Our mission is to enhance operators' awareness of critical events, such as the reconnaissance Chinese balloon and non-responsive Cessna over the White House. The core of this data platform lies in aggregating real-time data from over 750 sensors. We enrich and render the data searchable, ultimately presenting it as a common operational picture to empower operators in making timely and informed decisions. Our system efficiently processes over a billion events daily with millisecond-level latency, employing key technologies such as Kafka, Kafka Streams, Pinot, Java, Scala, and Kubernetes. In this role, you will engage in hands-on collaboration with a team of accomplished individuals, collectively striving towards excellence.
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
- Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
- Team off-site in fun places!
- Generous Referral Bonuses
- And More!