Raft
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Who we are: Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. Our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting‑edge tech stack, and cloud‑native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
About the role: In your role as a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will develop and maintain scalable full‑stack applications that power Raft's flagship products. You'll help build robust solutions using Java or Golang on the backend and ReactJS on the frontend while ensuring security, performance, and reliability across mission‑critical applications. As an experienced engineer, you'll contribute to technical decisions and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality software. You'll work with customers at deployment sites, gathering feedback and implementing improvements to enhance real‑world performance.
What we are looking for:
2+ years of experience in full stack software engineering
Proficient in full‑stack development with strong backend experience using Java or Golang and frontend expertise in ReactJS and modern development practices.
Hands‑on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of DevSecOps principles and practices
Experience with cloud‑native architectures and microservices design patterns
Knowledge of security best practices for enterprise applications
Experience with data processing and API development
Passion for staying current with emerging technologies and evaluating their potential impact
Experience designing modular, extensible systems that enable technology evolution and component replacement based on user needs
Proficiency with Agentic AI coding tools (such as Claude Code) with understanding of their capabilities, limitations, and when to leverage them for accelerated development
Strong problem‑solving and architectural decision‑making abilities, coupled with excellent communication skills for working effectively with technical teams and customers. Demonstrates fast learning, analytical thinking, and creative problem‑solving with a hands‑on development approach, while thriving in fast‑paced environments and managing multiple technical priorities.
Highly preferred:
Experience with highly regulated industries (defense, aerospace, finance, healthcare) or environments requiring stringent security and compliance standards
Familiarity with classification levels and secure development practices
Experience with edge computing and tactical deployment considerations
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure and data pipeline architectures
Experience with container orchestration in air‑gapped or disconnected environments
Background in distributed systems and event‑driven architectures
Experience working directly with customers in operational environments
Contributions to open‑source projects or technical publications
Clearance Requirements:
All candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret SCI clearance.
Locations requiring an active Secret clearance to start: Honolulu, HI
Work Type:
Hybrid work schedule dependent on customer requirements
Foreign and domestic travel up to 30% to customer sites and deployment locations
What we will offer you:
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
Generous Referral Bonuses
And More!
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Who we are: Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. Our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting‑edge tech stack, and cloud‑native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
About the role: In your role as a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will develop and maintain scalable full‑stack applications that power Raft's flagship products. You'll help build robust solutions using Java or Golang on the backend and ReactJS on the frontend while ensuring security, performance, and reliability across mission‑critical applications. As an experienced engineer, you'll contribute to technical decisions and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality software. You'll work with customers at deployment sites, gathering feedback and implementing improvements to enhance real‑world performance.
What we are looking for:
2+ years of experience in full stack software engineering
Proficient in full‑stack development with strong backend experience using Java or Golang and frontend expertise in ReactJS and modern development practices.
Hands‑on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of DevSecOps principles and practices
Experience with cloud‑native architectures and microservices design patterns
Knowledge of security best practices for enterprise applications
Experience with data processing and API development
Passion for staying current with emerging technologies and evaluating their potential impact
Experience designing modular, extensible systems that enable technology evolution and component replacement based on user needs
Proficiency with Agentic AI coding tools (such as Claude Code) with understanding of their capabilities, limitations, and when to leverage them for accelerated development
Strong problem‑solving and architectural decision‑making abilities, coupled with excellent communication skills for working effectively with technical teams and customers. Demonstrates fast learning, analytical thinking, and creative problem‑solving with a hands‑on development approach, while thriving in fast‑paced environments and managing multiple technical priorities.
Highly preferred:
Experience with highly regulated industries (defense, aerospace, finance, healthcare) or environments requiring stringent security and compliance standards
Familiarity with classification levels and secure development practices
Experience with edge computing and tactical deployment considerations
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure and data pipeline architectures
Experience with container orchestration in air‑gapped or disconnected environments
Background in distributed systems and event‑driven architectures
Experience working directly with customers in operational environments
Contributions to open‑source projects or technical publications
Clearance Requirements:
All candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret SCI clearance.
Locations requiring an active Secret clearance to start: Honolulu, HI
Work Type:
Hybrid work schedule dependent on customer requirements
Foreign and domestic travel up to 30% to customer sites and deployment locations
What we will offer you:
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
Generous Referral Bonuses
And More!
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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