Raft is hiring a
Principal Cloud Architect, Remote - United States

Summary

The job is for a Principal Cloud Architect at Raft, a customer-obsessed small business based in McLean, VA. The role requires 7 years of experience, proficiency in Python scripting, and knowledge of cloud computing. The position is remote with potential travel up to 10%. Benefits include competitive salary, fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) and company match, flexible PTO, education & training benefits, tech/gadgets budget, monthly snack box, remote work options, team off-site events, referral bonuses, and more.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of relevant hands-on experience
• Proven expertise in software engineering, with significant experience in Python scripting
• Demonstrated proficiency building declarative infrastructure using modern Infrastructure as Code techniques
• Experience in scripting (PowerShell, JSON, and Python)
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field, or comparable industry experience
• Ability to obtain a Security+ within the first 90 days of employment with Raft

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior developers and engineers
• Provision, manage, and secure cloud infrastructure with expertise through infrastructure as code implementations at an Individual Contributor Level

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with GovCloud or AWS networking
• Proficiency in Hashicorp Vault and Immutable Infrastructure concepts
• Experience with Gitlab, its CI/CD pipelines, and familiarity with the CI/CD system landscape

Benefits

• 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