Principal Engineer

Raft Company Website

$160K — $220K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience building RESTful APIs in languages like Go, Java, Python, or Rust.
  • 5+ years of experience in frontend frameworks, particularly React with TypeScript or JavaScript.
  • Strong expertise in software design and architecture.
  • Experience with large-scale relational and non-relational databases to support low-latency needs.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native software architecture and deployment.
  • Proficient with Docker and Kubernetes, including experience managing distributed systems.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and responsibilities independently.
  • Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop backend and frontend components to enhance data interaction.
  • Build and implement RESTful APIs from concepts to final product.
  • Ensure the product enables users to effectively tell data-driven stories.
  • Collaborate on software design and architecture for scalable applications.
  • Manage data across relational and non-relational databases.
  • Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for container management and orchestration.
  • Take ownership of significant project milestones throughout the product lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous PTO policy plus 11 paid holidays.
  • Education and training benefits.
  • Generous referral bonuses.
  • Additional benefits available.
Full Job Description
This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.

About the role:

You will be part of the team building a data focused product that is built on best of breed open source solutions like Kafka, Trino, DuckDB, and Superset. You will work both on backend and frontend to build end-to-end features that make interacting with data easier enabling users to be able to tell a data story through our product.

What we are looking for:
  • 8+ Years of experience building RESTFul APIs to take concept to implementation in one of the following languages: Go (preferred), Java, Python, Rust (nice to have), and Scala
  • 5+ Years of experience in frontend frameworks like React with a focus on Typescript or Javascript
  • Deep design of software design and architecture
  • Experience with large-scale relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch to handle low-latency requirements
  • 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, including containerizing solutions and working with distributed clusters
  • Experience working with AI coding assistants
  • Demonstrated ability to take on large responsibilities and own complex work or project lifecycles
  • STEM Background or relevant industry experience
  • Able to obtain Security+ certification within 90 days of employment with Raft

Highly preferred:
  • Experience with Kafka or RabbitMQ
    Experience with Delta Lake
    Experience with AWS or Azure

Clearance Requirements:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Work Type:
  • Onsite in Tampa, FL
  • Onsite in Tacoma, WA
  • May require up to 30% travel to both CONUS and OCONUS locations (Must possess a valid, active US 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: $160,000 - $220,000
  • 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!

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