Job Details

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.

Overview

Raft ( is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. Our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

About the role

In your role as a Full Stack Engineer, you will develop and maintain scalable full stack applications that power Raft's flagship products. You'll help build robust solutions using Java or Golang on the backend and ReactJS on the frontend while ensuring security, performance, and reliability across mission-critical applications. As an experienced engineer, you'll contribute to technical decisions and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. You'll work with customers at deployment sites, gathering feedback and implementing improvements to enhance the real-world performance.

What we are looking for

• 2+ years of experience in full stack software engineering
• Proficient in full-stack development with strong backend experience using Java or Golang and frontend expertise in ReactJS and modern development practices
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and practices
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and microservices design patterns
• Knowledge of security best practices for enterprise applications
• Experience with data processing and API development
• Passion for staying current with emerging technologies and evaluating their potential impact
• Experience designing modular, extensible systems that enable technology evolution and component replacement based on user needs
• Proficiency with Agentic AI coding tools (such as Claude Code) with understanding of their capabilities, limitations, and when to leverage them for accelerated development

Highly preferred

• Familiarity with classification levels and secure development practices
• Experience with edge computing and tactical deployment considerations
• Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure and data pipeline architectures
• Experience with container orchestration in air-gapped or disconnected environments
• Background in distributed systems and event-driven architectures
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications

Clearance & Travel

• Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS SCI
• May require up to 15% travel

Salary

• $140,000 - $160,000
• The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities

What we offer

• Highly competitive salary
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and company match
• Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
• And More!

Our commitments

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 will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, teams and employees will treat each other as teammates and customers, living a customer-obsessed mindset to scale success.

Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper-collaborative team where each member brings a unique perspective and adds value. We celebrate diversity and are devoted to innovation and collaboration.

Equal Opportunity

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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