Senior Software Engineer (Front-End)

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 ( 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 (Front-End) to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.

About the role:

As a Senior Software Engineer (Front-End) at Raft, 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.

What we are looking for:

1. Ten plus years' experience as a software engineer
2. Proficient with C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, React & Angular
3. Strong experience in multiple Big Data/Cloud/Enterprise Frameworks
4. Experience in creating robust web-socket and RESTFul APIs
5. Deep knowledge of SW design and architecture patterns
6. Proficiency with cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes
7. A strong collaborator who can work well with a diverse team
8. Able to mentor junior engineers
9. Demonstrated working knowledge & experience in the following areas: Apache Spark, Kubernetes, Kafka, SIMP Project, Ansible, Docker, GIT, Linux, Suricata, Zeek, Kibana, Logstash, Elastic Search, Neo4J, PostgreSQL, Terraform, Artifactory, GitLab, and AWS Cloud
10. Able to obtain a Security+ certification within 90 days of employment with Raft
11. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field

Highly preferred:

1. Hands on experience with time-series data in PostgreSQL or another SQL flavored database
2. Certifications:

• SAFe for Teams Certification
• AWS certifications (Associate Solutions Architect, & AWS Specialty Security within a year of start date) or be able to demonstrate AWS competence using the CLI and Boto.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret security clearance

Work Type:

• Hybrid - Colorado Springs, CO
• 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!

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.