Raft · 16 hours ago
Data Engineer
Hanscom AFB, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $180K/yrRaft is a customer-obsessed small business focused on Distributed Data Systems and Complex Application Development. They are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to build data platforms and backend services, working closely with government stakeholders to deploy mission-critical data solutions.
Computer Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Building data platforms that make it easy for different types of user personas to access data from a central control plane
Building backend services, connecting OSS projects in a repeatable and performant way, and extending feature sets
Working closely with Technical SMEs on the government stakeholders to build, configure, and deploy the next generation of data platform for mission-critical needs
Qualification
Required
Subject Matter Expertise on a backend language like Java, Go, Python
Hands-on experience with Kafka and Delta Lake in real-world applications
Must have educational background in STEM such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics
Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in Data Engineering, Data Streaming, and Data Search, actively engaging with the community
Proven expertise in working with DoD datasets, with a deep understanding of data transformation techniques
Ability to break down complex requirements into smaller, actionable tasks, demonstrating feasibility through proof-of-concepts (POCs)
Experience with Kubernetes, along with a strong background in CI/CD pipelines and Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments
Active Secret security clearance
Must be able to maintain and obtain a Top Secret clearance
Preferred
Hands-on experience with Trino and/or DuckDB, as well as Flink or another Stream Processing Engine
Experience in building quick POCs and evaluating the operational pros and cons of Custom Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products versus their Open Source Software (OSS) alternatives
Benefits
Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) and company match
Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
Education & training benefits
And More!
Company
Raft
A niche consulting organization focused on Cloud Native, DevSecOps, and Modern Application Development for mission focused enterprises
Founded in 2018
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$60MKey Investors
Washington Harbour Partners
2024-04-10Private Equity· $60M
Leadership Team
Mark Procaccini
Chief Operating Officer and Board Officer
Danielle McCoy
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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