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: As a
Senior Engineer at our organization, you play a pivotal role in shaping the foundation of our software infrastructure. Your responsibilities extend beyond mere coding; you're a navigator, leading multiple software teams through the complex labyrinth of production at an enormous scale.
Raft is building a real-time data platform for the DoD to better inform operators of events such as the Chinese balloon incident. As part of this data platform, we're collecting data from 750+ sensors in real-time, enriching them, making them queryable, and presenting a cohesive operating picture to the operators to be able to take decisions at speed of relevance. We collect about billion+ events each day at millisecond latency. Technologies we utilize are: Kafka, Kafka Streams, Pinot, Java, Scala, Kubernetes. In this role you'll be hands on working with a team of high achievers.
What we are looking for: - 5+ years of experience being hands on engineer
- Java or Scala or Kotlin
- Experience with Kafka and Kafka Streams
- Experience creating web-socket and RESTFul APIs
- Work well with-in the team and be able to make decisions that align to the teams north stars
- Curious about time series and geospatial data
- Bachelors in Computer Science / Engineering / Physics / Mathematics background
- Obtain a Security+ certification within 90 days of employment with Raft
Highly preferred:- Hands-on experience with time-series data in PostgreSQL or another SQL-flavored database
Clearance Requirements:- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
Work Type: - Onsite in Dayton, OH
- Onsite in Tampa, FL
- May require up to 15% travel
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $180,000 - 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
- 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!
