Raft
U.S. based position. All programs we support require U.S. citizenship. Work must be within continental U.S.
Who we are Raft ( https://TeamRaft.com ) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business focused on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, headquartered in McLean, VA. We build digital solutions for innovative federal and public agencies, impacting millions of Americans.
About the role As a Lead Architect, you will guide technical strategy and architecture for Army programs supporting INDOPACOM operations. You will translate mission requirements into scalable technical solutions, provide architectural guidance across engineering teams, design systems, review implementations, and ensure compliance with DoD standards while meeting operational needs in the Pacific theater.
What You'll Do
10+ years of software engineering experience with proven hands‑on development expertise
Direct experience working with U.S. Army programs and INDOPACOM operations
Experience with architectural design patterns and architectural decision records (ADRs)
Strong customer‑facing skills with ability to gather requirements and present solutions to military stakeholders
Experience building event‑streaming applications using Kafka, Pulsar, or Red Panda
Ability to explain complex technical concepts in plain language to technical and non‑technical audiences
Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, etc.
Experience deploying applications to Cloud Foundry and/or Kubernetes
System architecture and design experience with technical roadmap development
Passion for writing technical proposal documents such as white papers and RFI responses
Understanding of Indo‑Pacific theater operations and tactical deployment considerations
Proven ability to lead and mentor cross‑functional engineering teams, providing architectural guidance and technical direction across multiple concurrent projects
Obtain Security+ within the first 90 days of employment with Raft
Highly preferred
Deep understanding of DoD and Army environments, including defense acquisition process
Previous experience working directly with Army units
Experience with edge computing and tactical environments
Track record of speaking at conferences about software engineering principles
Knowledge of modern software trends and their applicability to defense missions
Clearance Requirements
Active Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Work Type
Onsite in Honolulu, HI
May require up to 35% travel to both CONUS and OCONUS locations (must possess a valid, active U.S. passport with at least six months validity beyond intended period of employment to facilitate international travel and meet security requirements for government contracts).
Salary Range
$200,000 - $280,000
The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities
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!
Our Vision Statement We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We adopt a customer‑obsessed mentality and treat teammates as customers, ensuring interactions with clients and product teams reflect this mindset.
How do we get there? Public‑sector modernization is critical to create a better world. At Raft, we innovate and solve complex problems, enabling future generations to live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out‑of‑box thinking and collaboration are the norm.
We're an equal opportunity employer 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 focused on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, headquartered in McLean, VA. We build digital solutions for innovative federal and public agencies, impacting millions of Americans.
About the role As a Lead Architect, you will guide technical strategy and architecture for Army programs supporting INDOPACOM operations. You will translate mission requirements into scalable technical solutions, provide architectural guidance across engineering teams, design systems, review implementations, and ensure compliance with DoD standards while meeting operational needs in the Pacific theater.
What You'll Do
10+ years of software engineering experience with proven hands‑on development expertise
Direct experience working with U.S. Army programs and INDOPACOM operations
Experience with architectural design patterns and architectural decision records (ADRs)
Strong customer‑facing skills with ability to gather requirements and present solutions to military stakeholders
Experience building event‑streaming applications using Kafka, Pulsar, or Red Panda
Ability to explain complex technical concepts in plain language to technical and non‑technical audiences
Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, etc.
Experience deploying applications to Cloud Foundry and/or Kubernetes
System architecture and design experience with technical roadmap development
Passion for writing technical proposal documents such as white papers and RFI responses
Understanding of Indo‑Pacific theater operations and tactical deployment considerations
Proven ability to lead and mentor cross‑functional engineering teams, providing architectural guidance and technical direction across multiple concurrent projects
Obtain Security+ within the first 90 days of employment with Raft
Highly preferred
Deep understanding of DoD and Army environments, including defense acquisition process
Previous experience working directly with Army units
Experience with edge computing and tactical environments
Track record of speaking at conferences about software engineering principles
Knowledge of modern software trends and their applicability to defense missions
Clearance Requirements
Active Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Work Type
Onsite in Honolulu, HI
May require up to 35% travel to both CONUS and OCONUS locations (must possess a valid, active U.S. passport with at least six months validity beyond intended period of employment to facilitate international travel and meet security requirements for government contracts).
Salary Range
$200,000 - $280,000
The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities
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!
Our Vision Statement We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We adopt a customer‑obsessed mentality and treat teammates as customers, ensuring interactions with clients and product teams reflect this mindset.
How do we get there? Public‑sector modernization is critical to create a better world. At Raft, we innovate and solve complex problems, enabling future generations to live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out‑of‑box thinking and collaboration are the norm.
We're an equal opportunity employer 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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