Data Engineer

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.

Who we are:

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) 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 Reston, 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.

We’re looking for an experienced Data Engineer to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.

About the role:

As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining ETL pipelines. You will work closely with senior team members to understand and implement data architectures, database management, and data processing workflows.

What we are looking for:

• Three plus years of hands-on experience in data engineering
• Experience in designing, building, and managing ETL pipelines
• Has designed and built RESTful APIs and web services using frameworks like Flask, Django, or Spring Boot
• Worked with Cloud-based systems and/or AI/ML Development
• Expertise with SQL and proficiency in at least one programming language such as Scala, Python, or Java
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and query optimization
• Experience with technologies like Spark, Kafka, Flink, or Airflow
• Hands-on experience with the US Public Sector
• Proficiency with graph databases such as Neo4J or Nebula
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
• Ability to obtain Security+ certification within the first 90 days of employment

Highly preferred:

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and experience with ML model deployment and serving
• Familiarity with developing and implementing ontologies
• Proficiency with graph databases such as Neo4J or Nebula
• Experience with unmanned systems technologies, such as UAVs, UGVs, autonomous drones, or robotics
• Understanding of data security practices
• Certification related to data management or data engineering 

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance

Work Type: 

• Hybrid (1-2 days a week on-site)
• May require up to 25% travel

Salary Range:

• $130,000 – $210,000 
• 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!

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, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.

How do we get there? 

Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm. 

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 team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration. 

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.