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Senior Software Engineer (Front-End)

Raft
Mc Lean, VA Temporary
POSTED ON 3/19/2025 CLOSED ON 4/14/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer (Front-End) position at Raft?

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 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 :

As a Senior Software Engineer (Front-End) at Raft, you will be diving deep into the software lifecycle, taking on complex tasks and leading smaller project initiatives. In addition to contributing effective, performant and secure code, you will be involved in design discussions, code reviews, and mentoring Associate and Standard Engineers, helping to maintain the high standards of our organization.

What we are looking for :

  • 6 years of related hands-on experience or one of the following

Associate's Degree in CS, SWE, CE, EE, or related field with 4 years of related professional experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in CS, SWE, CE, EE or related field with 3 years of related experience
  • Master's Degrees in CS, SWE, CE, EE or related field with 1 years of related experience
  • Advanced knowledge of ECMA Script / JavaScript, React and React data binding
  • Knowledge of CSS and responsive Web design
  • Experience designing REST APIs and data models
  • Knowledge of secure Web application development (i.e., CORS, CSRF mitigations, and OIDC workflows)
  • Strong understanding of foundational software development principles and practices, including :
  • Data Structures

  • Software Design Patterns
  • Knowledge of several software programming approaches such as procedural, declarative, object-oriented, and / or functional / reactive
  • Intermediate knowledge of software development related tooling, including build tools, configuration management tools, and / or scripting tools
  • Ability to program in multiple programming languages, such as TypeScript or Python
  • Knowledge of containerized software development and deployment
  • Able to obtain a Security certification within 90 days of employment with Raft
  • Highly preferred :

  • Knowledge of TCP, UDP, and IP networking and networking theory
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud-Native application deployment
  • Experience with cloud-native application architecture
  • Intermediate level knowledge of distributed systems theory and application
  • Clearance Requirements :

  • Minimum of an active Interim Secret clearance
  • Work Type :
  • Remote
  • May require up to 25% travel predominantly to Honolulu, HI
  • Salary Range :

  • 110,000 - $200,000
  • 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 withthemission.

    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 : IAm, BecauseWe 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.

    Salary : $110,000 - $200,000

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