Staff Software Engineer

Raft Company Website

$185K — $195K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years experience building RESTful APIs, preferably in Go, Java, Python, or other relevant languages.
  • 5+ years experience with frontend frameworks like React, focusing on TypeScript or JavaScript.
  • Strong software design and architecture skills.
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch.
  • Experience in cloud-native software development and deployment.
  • Proficiency with package managers such as Maven, Gradle, and NPM.
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to building data-focused products using open-source technologies.
  • Develop both backend and frontend components for end-to-end feature functionality.
  • Implement RESTful APIs to ensure seamless data interaction.
  • Design and optimize software architecture for performance and scalability.
  • Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality software in cloud environments.
  • Utilize AI coding assistants to enhance code quality and productivity.
  • Manage complex project lifecycles and oversee significant project responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Flexible PTO policy plus 11 paid holidays.
  • Education and training benefits.
  • Team off-site events in engaging locations.
  • Generous referral bonuses.
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 security clearance

Work Type:
  • Remote (candidates based in DMV/NCR, Tampa, Dayton, OH; or Hawaii strongly preferred)
  • May require up to 35% travel

Salary Range: $185,000.00 - $195,000.00
  • 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
  • Team off-site in fun places!
  • Generous Referral Bonuses
  • And More!

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