Remote Principal Software Engineer

Summary

Join Raft, a customer-obsessed small business specializing in distributed data systems and complex application development, as a Principal Software Engineer. You will be deeply involved in the software lifecycle, leading smaller projects, mentoring junior engineers, and acting as the technical owner of a software team's delivery. This remote position (with preference for local candidates in McLean, VA) requires ten plus years of software engineering experience, technical leadership skills, and proficiency in various technologies. Raft offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and the ability to obtain a Security+ certification within 90 days. Up to 10% travel may be required.

Requirements

• Ten plus years of hands-on experience as a software engineer
• Demonstrated track record of technical leadership
• Ability to disambiguate technical requirement and functional requirements to provide your team direction
• Proficient with Java, JavaScript, Python, React & Angular
• Strong experience in multiple Big Data/Cloud/Enterprise Frameworks
• Experience in creating robust web-socket and RESTFul APIs
• Deep knowledge of SW design and architecture patterns
• Proficiency with cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes
• A strong collaborator who can work well with a diverse team
• Able to mentor junior engineers
• Demonstrated working knowledge & experience in Kubernetes
• Ability to leverage multiple types of databases
• Support CI/CD pipelines
• Developing performant applications
• Able to obtain a Security+ certification within 90 days of employment with Raft
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field
• Active Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Dive deeper into the software lifecycle, taking on more complex tasks and leading smaller project initiatives
• Write code
• Be involved in design discussions
• Conduct code reviews
• Mentor Associate and Standard Engineers
• Help maintain the high standards of our organization
• Be the technical owner of a software teams delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Software Factories and Big Data Platforms
• Certified Kubernetes Developer

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