Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Raft, a customer-obsessed small business specializing in distributed data systems and complex application development, as a Senior Software Engineer. You will contribute to the software lifecycle, lead smaller projects, participate in design and code reviews, and mentor junior engineers. This remote position requires 5+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Golang or Rust and Java, and expertise in Big Data/Cloud/Enterprise Frameworks. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and the ability to obtain a Security+ certification are required. Raft offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• 5+ 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 Golang or Rust, and Java
• 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
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field
• Active Top 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
• Participate in code reviews
• Mentor Associate and Standard Engineers
• Maintain the high standards of the organization
• Be the technical owner of a software team's delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Software Factories and Big Data Platforms
• Experience with DuckDB and Kafka
• 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
• Generous Referral Bonuses
• Remote Work