3+ years of hands-on relevant industry experienceHands-on experience with Java, Scala, or KotlinProficiency with Kafka and Kafka StreamsExperience in creating web-socket and RESTful APIsFamiliarity with configuring CI/CD pipelines using GitLab RunnersExperience with Kubernetes monitoring (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging (e.g., Fluentbit, Kibana, Loki) solutionsKnowledge of AWS and/or other cloud computing solutionsCuriosity about time series and geospatial dataAbility to thrive in a fast-paced team environment, making technical decisions aligned with the team s objectivesBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or MathematicsAbility to obtain a Security+ certification within the first 90 days of employment with RaftAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearanceMay require up to 25% travelResponsibilities

Architect, develop, and implement end-to-end solutions for operators and data consumersCollaborate with clients to architect, develop, and implement software solutions across the data layer, both in the Cloud and on-premisesImplement software best practices in a fast-paced team environment$90,000 - $170,000The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilitiesHighly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchUnlimited PTO + 11 paid holidaysMonthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful workRemote, hybrid, and flexible work optionsAnd More!Qualifications

3+ years of hands-on relevant industry experienceHands-on experience with Java, Scala, or KotlinProficiency with Kafka and Kafka StreamsExperience in creating web-socket and RESTful APIsFamiliarity with configuring CI/CD pipelines using GitLab RunnersExperience with Kubernetes monitoring (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging (e.g., Fluentbit, Kibana, Loki) solutionsKnowledge of AWS and/or other cloud computing solutionsCuriosity about time series and geospatial dataAbility to thrive in a fast-paced team environment, making technical decisions aligned with the team s objectivesBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or MathematicsAbility to obtain a Security+ certification within the first 90 days of employment with RaftAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearanceMay require up to 25% travelResponsibilities

Architect, develop, and implement end-to-end solutions for operators and data consumersCollaborate with clients to architect, develop, and implement software solutions across the data layer, both in the Cloud and on-premisesImplement software best practices in a fast-paced team environmentBenefits

$90,000 - $170,000The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilitiesHighly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchUnlimited PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsAnnual budget for your tech/gadgets needsMonthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful workRemote, hybrid, and flexible work optionsTeam off-site in fun places!Generous Referral BonusesAnd 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.

We re looking for an experienced Data Engineer to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.

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 you will do: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.

What we are looking for:3+ years of hands-on relevant industry experienceHands-on experience with Java, Scala, or KotlinProficiency with Kafka and Kafka StreamsExperience in creating web-socket and RESTful APIsFamiliarity with configuring CI/CD pipelines using GitLab RunnersExperience with Kubernetes monitoring (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging (e.g., Fluentbit, Kibana, Loki) solutionsKnowledge of AWS and/or other cloud computing solutionsCuriosity about time series and geospatial dataAbility to thrive in a fast-paced team environment, making technical decisions aligned with the team s objectivesBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or MathematicsAbility to obtain a Security+ certification within the first 90 days of employment with Raft

Highly preferred:Hands on experience with time-series data in PostgreSQL or another SQL flavored database

Clearance Requirements:Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Work Type:RemoteMay require up to 25% travel

Salary Range:$90,000 - $170,000The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities

What we will offer you:Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchUnlimited PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsAnnual budget for your tech/gadgets needsMonthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful workRemote, hybrid, and flexible work optionsTeam off-site in fun places!Generous Referral BonusesAnd 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

Company informationRaft is a digital consulting firm with niche expertise in the rapid delivery of modern, user-first, scalable, and data-intensive digital solutions. We accelerate the missions of our federal partners through human-centered design (HCD) and agile development practices, bringing deep technical expertise in DevSecOps, Kubernetes management, cloud-native microservice architectures, and secure, open source delivery. As an SBA Certified 8(a) WOSB, we provide services that fall under the CNCF umbrella.We put our people and our culture first. We work with some of the smartest, hardest working experts in their field. We owe it to them to make sure our team is free of meaningless restrictions and internal politics so they can focus on what they love, finding innovative solutions.We build off the Open-Source and resist vendor lock in. That way you re not paying us to reinvent the wheel, our solutions play nice with others and are always adaptable.We know digital innovation doesn t always operate during bank hours, so neither do we. (It's also why we don t dress like bankers.) We aren t afraid to go the extra mile or put in the extra time to find a solution. We get it right the first time; we won t waste our time (and your money) trying to fix something that s fundamentally broken. It s kind of like making an exceptional cup of coffee, if the beans are roasted wrong, it doesn t matter how much pumpkin spice you dump in your cup, it s still not going to taste great.And above all else we re up for a challenge; it s in our DNA. Ask us about something that s never been done, or better yet something that can t be done, and we ll find a way to do it. It s just who we are.If you need a partner that s looking toward the future and not the past, don t go traditional, go Raft.Transportation, Software, Retail, Manufacturing, Technology, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Tourism, E-commerce, Sporting Goods

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