Principal Software Engineer

Summary

Join Raft, a customer-obsessed company focused on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, as a Principal Software Engineer. You will be deeply involved in the software lifecycle, handling complex tasks, leading smaller projects, and mentoring junior engineers. This remote position requires ten plus years of software engineering experience, technical leadership skills, and proficiency in various technologies like Java, JavaScript, Python, React, Angular, and cloud technologies. A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities are offered. 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

• Have ten plus years of hands-on experience as a software engineer
• Demonstrate a track record of technical leadership
• Disambiguate technical requirements and functional requirements to provide your team direction
• Be proficient with Java, JavaScript, Python, React & Angular
• Have strong experience in multiple Big Data/Cloud/Enterprise Frameworks
• Have experience in creating robust web-socket and RESTFul APIs
• Possess deep knowledge of SW design and architecture patterns
• Be proficient with cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes
• Be a strong collaborator who can work well with a diverse team
• Be able to mentor junior engineers
• Demonstrate working knowledge & experience in Kubernetes
• Demonstrate the ability to leverage multiple types of databases
• Support CI/CD pipelines
• Develop performant applications
• Obtain a Security+ certification within 90 days of employment with Raft
• Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field
• Have an 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 the organization
• Be the technical owner of a software team's delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience with Software Factories and Big Data Platforms
• Be a 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