teamraft.com
Principal Backend Engineer Tampa, FL and Washington, DC
teamraft.com, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Overview
This is a U.S. based position. All programs require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S. Raft is a customer-obsessed, non-traditional small business focused on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. We work with federal and public agencies, building digital solutions that impact millions of Americans. We are seeking an experienced Principal Backend Engineer to lead design and development of scalable, data-intensive backend systems and to mentor other engineers. What we are looking for
8+ years of backend software engineering experience with expertise in Golang and/or Java Proven experience building and scaling data-intensive systems and distributed architectures Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles, including ICAM Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (Helm charts and Kubernetes operators) Strong cloud-native, microservices design patterns experience Experience with data processing frameworks, streaming technologies, and high-throughput systems Security best practices for enterprise and government systems Mentoring and developing engineering talent Ability to stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their impact Experience designing modular, extensible systems for technology evolution Proficiency with AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code) and understanding of their capabilities and limits Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills Ability to work with customers and technical teams in deployment environments Fast learner, analytical, and hands-on in technical leadership Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments Highly preferred
Experience in highly regulated industries or environments with stringent security/compliance Familiarity with secure development practices and classification levels Experience with edge computing and tactical deployment considerations Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure and data pipelines Experience with container orchestration in air-gapped environments Background in distributed systems, event-driven architectures, real-time data processing Experience working directly with customers in operations Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications Clearance & Work Type
Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS SCI security clearance; preference for candidates with an active clearance Onsite in Tampa, FL Up to 30% travel to customer sites and deployment locations What we will offer you
Highly competitive salary Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision 401(k) with company match Take-as-you-need PTO + 11 paid holidays And More! Our Values
Our vision is to bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and obsession with the mission. We pursue a customer-obsessed mindset, treating teammates like customers, and striving for collaborative innovation. We support a diverse, inclusive culture and are committed to innovation and collaboration. Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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This is a U.S. based position. All programs require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S. Raft is a customer-obsessed, non-traditional small business focused on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. We work with federal and public agencies, building digital solutions that impact millions of Americans. We are seeking an experienced Principal Backend Engineer to lead design and development of scalable, data-intensive backend systems and to mentor other engineers. What we are looking for
8+ years of backend software engineering experience with expertise in Golang and/or Java Proven experience building and scaling data-intensive systems and distributed architectures Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles, including ICAM Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (Helm charts and Kubernetes operators) Strong cloud-native, microservices design patterns experience Experience with data processing frameworks, streaming technologies, and high-throughput systems Security best practices for enterprise and government systems Mentoring and developing engineering talent Ability to stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their impact Experience designing modular, extensible systems for technology evolution Proficiency with AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code) and understanding of their capabilities and limits Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills Ability to work with customers and technical teams in deployment environments Fast learner, analytical, and hands-on in technical leadership Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments Highly preferred
Experience in highly regulated industries or environments with stringent security/compliance Familiarity with secure development practices and classification levels Experience with edge computing and tactical deployment considerations Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure and data pipelines Experience with container orchestration in air-gapped environments Background in distributed systems, event-driven architectures, real-time data processing Experience working directly with customers in operations Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications Clearance & Work Type
Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS SCI security clearance; preference for candidates with an active clearance Onsite in Tampa, FL Up to 30% travel to customer sites and deployment locations What we will offer you
Highly competitive salary Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision 401(k) with company match Take-as-you-need PTO + 11 paid holidays And More! Our Values
Our vision is to bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and obsession with the mission. We pursue a customer-obsessed mindset, treating teammates like customers, and striving for collaborative innovation. We support a diverse, inclusive culture and are committed to innovation and collaboration. Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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