Data Engineer

Who we are:

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-centric, non-traditional small business that focuses on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. Based in Reston, VA, we serve a diverse range of clients, including innovative federal and public agencies, utilizing design thinking, advanced tech stack, and a cloud-native ecosystem, building digital solutions impacting the lives of millions of Americans.

Our team is rapidly expanding and looking for a seasoned Data Engineer to support our customer base and join our team of high-impact problem solvers. We thrive on human-centered design, security, and scale challenges to deliver better results for our federal agency partners. We prioritize remote work and are entirely open-source.

About the role:

As a Data Engineer, your primary responsibility will be constructing and maintaining extract, transform, load (ETL) pipelines for complete data operations, from ingestion to query. You'll employ your comprehensive knowledge of data architecture, database management, and data processing workflows to ensure efficient and secure management of our data resources.

What we are looking for:

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in data engineering with proficiency in , Python, and/or Javascript
• Capability to advise on and craft data models that cater to programmatic and operational needs, merging different datasets, and augmenting transactional data as needed
• Experience in defining and managing consistent data cleaning and quality testing pipelines
• Expertise to advise on and develop APIs
• A willingness to learn and apply software development best practices
• Ability to acquire Security+ within 90 days of joining Raft
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Highly preferred:

• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects with multiple stakeholders
• Several years of experience in data engineering and data architecture in industry settings

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust security clearance

Work Type:

• Remote

What we will offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Educational & training benefits
• Annual budget for your tech/gadget needs
• Monthly box of delicious snacks for you to enjoy while you work on meaningful tasks
• Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
• Fun team off-sites!
• Generous referral bonuses
• And more!

Our Vision Statement:

We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our mission obsession.

Our Customer Obsession:

Every deliverable is approached as if it's a product. Our growth and widening influence will nurture a customer-focused mindset. As our teams and staff grow, we will treat each other not just as team members but as customers, mirroring this customer-first mindset at all times. Our unique culture will drive our success and distinguish us from other companies.

How do we get there?

The modernization of the public sector is critical to living in a better world. At Raft, we aim to innovate and tackle complex problems. Success in these endeavors will create a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-the-box thinking and collaboration are the norm.

Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We Are. We support our "nadi" by elevating other Rafters. We work as an exceedingly collaborative team where each member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not previously exist. Our people make Raft unique. We celebrate our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are committed to our practice of innovation and collaboration.