Raft is hiring a
Senior UX Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior UX Engineer at Raft, a customer-obsessed small business focusing on Distributed Data Systems and Complex Application Development. The role involves building a data-focused product using open source solutions like Kafka, Trino, DuckDB, and Superset. The position requires 6+ years of experience in front-end application development, deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, MUI, D3.js, Deck.gl, UX best practices, accessibility standards, responsive design principles, cloud-native environments, package managers/dependency managers, Docker and Kubernetes, collaboration with designers using Figma, a STEM background or relevant industry experience, and the ability to obtain Security+ within 90 days of employment. Preferred qualifications include experience with building map-based UIs, familiarity with Kafka concepts and integration techniques for handling streaming data efficiently in front-end applications, experience in a backend language, UX certifications, and clearance to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Requirements

• 6+ years of hands-on experience building visually pleasing front-end applications in HTML/CSS, React, Angular, Vue or other frameworks/libraries
• Deep expertise in building performant Javascript and Typescript
• Expertise in MUI, D3.js, Deck.gl , and other libraries
• Deep understanding of UX best practices to create useful, usable, and aesthetically pleasing software
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and developing 508-compliant software
• Understanding of responsive design principles, and experience developing responsive software applications
• Experience with building and releasing software in cloud-native environments
• Experience using a variety of package managers/dependency managers including Maven, Gradle, and NPM
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience collaborating with a designer using design software such as Figma
• STEM Background or relevant industry experience
• Obtain Security+ within the first 90 days of employment with Raft
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Build a data-focused product that is built on best of breed open source solutions like Kafka, Trino, DuckDB, and Superset
• Work on front-end features that make interacting with data easier, enabling users to be able to tell a data story through the product

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with building map-based UIs
• Familiarity with Kafka concepts and integration techniques for handling and processing streaming data efficiently in front-end applications, especially within event-driven architectures and microservices environments
• Experience in a backend language like Java, Python, Ruby, Go, Rust
• UX certifications or courses taken

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
• And More!