What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Platform Engineer with Security Clearance 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. We’re looking for an experienced Staff Platform Engineer to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. About the role : The Staff Platform Engineer is an expert in hybrid-infrastructure developer platforms. They excel in deploying Kubernetes and in the automation of platform management. The engineer will have experience developing advanced platform APIs and will be an authority on containerized applications. With leadership skills, they will mentor junior to mid-level engineers and have strong communication skills for high-level stakeholder interaction. What we are looking for : - 5 years of profound experience with Kubernetes - Advanced skills in cloud infrastructure platforms
- 3 years with programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go - Expertise in CI / CD pipelines - Proficient in containerizing applications and orchestrating them on platforms
- Participates in strategic planning with the team
- Experience leading agile methodologies Highly preferred : - Mastery of relational and non-relational databases
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform Clearance Requirements : Active Secret clearance Work Type : - Hybrid - Hanscom AFB, MA preferred (or Langley, VA, Tampa. FL, Colorado Springs, CO, San Antonio, TX, Arlington, VA) - to include federal holidays, as needed
- May require up to 10% travel Salary Range : - $120,000 - $190,000
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
Salary : $120,000 - $190,000