Senior 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 defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, 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 Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing secure, end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles in cloud environments. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and implement containerization solutions using Kubernetes or Docker. A key aspect of your role will involve building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ensuring a smooth, secure software update process. Additionally, you will apply GitOps principles for software delivery automation, ensuring that systems are both efficient and secure. Your work will support the organization's goals of enhancing security, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement secure, end-to-end Kubernetes or Docker-based cluster and application lifecycles.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to architect containerized solutions and cloud-native applications.
- Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure and seamless software delivery.
- Apply GitOps principles for automated and reliable deployment processes.
- Implement DevSecOps best practices, ensuring security is integrated at every stage of the development lifecycle.
- Ensure effective log management and use analytics tools for system monitoring and optimization.
- Leverage AWS cloud services and other cloud platforms to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security.
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