Software Engineer, Raft
$90-170k
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Supporting digital innovation in federal organizations
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Supporting digital innovation in federal organizations
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$90-170k
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency.
Role
Who you are
- Proficiency in Big Data, Cloud, or Enterprise Frameworks: Hands-on experience with frameworks such as Play, Spring Boot, or Quarkus, showcasing the ability to build scalable, maintainable systems
- Understanding of Software Design and Architecture Patterns: Familiarity with industry-standard patterns, including MVC, microservices, and layered architecture, to create robust and efficient solutions
- Software Engineering Experience: 2-4 years of hands-on development experience, demonstrating strong coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Front-End Development Skills:
- Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for creating responsive and dynamic user interfaces
- Experience with React, including the ability to build reusable components and manage state effectively
- Database and Geospatial Skills:
- Solid experience with SQL for querying and managing relational databases
- Familiarity with PostGIS for spatial database extensions and geospatial data handling
- State Management Expertise: Experience with Redux for managing complex application state across components
- Containerization and Deployment:
- Practical knowledge of working in containerized environments such as Docker to streamline development and deployment workflows
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment best practices for automating and enhancing software delivery processes
- Open-Source Contributions: A history of contributing to open-source projects, showcasing your collaborative coding skills and commitment to the development community
- Agile Team Collaboration: Experience working within an Agile development environment, participating in sprints, and using tools like Jira for tracking progress and fostering team collaboration
- Strong Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse team, openly share ideas, and adapt to feedback to achieve project goals
Desirable
- Experience with Deck.gl Mapping Library: Hands-on experience utilizing Deck.gl to create high-performance, interactive data visualizations, especially for geospatial data applications
- Proficiency in Python: Advanced skills in Python for developing backend services, scripting, data analysis, or building machine learning workflows
- Expertise in Cloud Technologies:
- Proficiency with platforms such as AWS or Azure for deploying and managing cloud-based applications and infrastructure
- Familiarity with Kubernetes for orchestrating containerized applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficient resource utilization
- Familiarity with Apache Superset: Understanding of Apache Superset for creating and managing data dashboards, with experience in connecting it to various data sources and building insightful visualizations
What the job involves
- We’re looking for an experienced Software Engineer to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers
- As a Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in bringing technical solutions to life, actively participating in the development, testing, and deployment of our infrastructure
- Collaborating with your peers, you'll begin taking ownership of specific modules or functionalities while being mentored by more experienced engineers
Our take
The modern digital battlefield demands innovative approaches to command and control systems across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. Raft specializes in developing cutting-edge products powered by AI, ML, and data analytics to enhance decision-making processes and operational effectiveness for its federal partners.
To meet these challenges, Raft employs a custom full-stack, data-focused architectural approach to provide efficient and effective decision-making tools. With a significant growth investment from Washington Harbour Partners, Raft is poised to intensify its R&D efforts, and expand its command and control product offerings to solidify its position as a leader in defense technology.
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Insights
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back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (1 round)
Apr 2024
$60m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $60m
Company benefits
- 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
Company HQ
Hunter Mill District, Reston, VA
Articles
Leadership
Shubhi Mishra
(CEO)Previously an Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton before becoming an Independent Consultant. They are also a Founding Member of Chief and The Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government.
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