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Staff Engineer

Raft ·US ·Onsite, Travel Required, Remote, Hybrid 14d ago
KubernetesDockerApache KafkaJavaScalaTerraformAnsiblePrometheusGrafanaLokiAWSPythonGoDistributed SystemsInfrastructure as Code

About the role

Raft is a defense tech company seeking a Staff Engineer to lead development of end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles for a real-time data platform for the Department of Defense. The role involves hands-on collaboration with a team, focusing on technologies like Kafka, Kafka Streams, Pinot, Java, Scala, and Kubernetes, and requires an active Top Secret clearance.

Requirements

Candidates need 6-7 years of Kubernetes/Docker experience, proficiency in infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and deploying data-intensive platforms with Kafka, Pinot, or Flink. Must have experience with Helm Charts, Kubernetes networking, AWS, monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana), logging (Fluentbit, Kibana, Loki), and IaC tools. Active Top Secret clearance. Security+ certification within 90 days. Preferred: advanced Helm Charts, Istio, Python/GoLang, and enterprise cloud experience.

About the company

Raft

Raft provides the software foundation for modern warfare, offering data and AI solutions that adapt to complex operational demands. Their products integrate disparate data sources and enhance decision-making for government and public agencies, particularly within the Department of Defense. Raft empowers operators with real-time situational awareness and trusted information from the tactical edge to strategic command.

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Raft
https://teamraft.com/mission

Raft provides the software foundation for modern warfare, offering data and AI solutions that adapt to complex operational demands. Their products integrate disparate data sources and enhance decision-making for government and public agencies, particularly within the Department of Defense. Raft empowers operators with real-time situational awareness and trusted information from the tactical edge to strategic command.

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