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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - **Company:** Raft Company Website - **Location:** Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Elasticsearch, Fault Tolerance, Gradle, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, MongoDB, MySQL, Package Management Systems, Software Architecture, Prometheus, DataOps, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Data Storage Technologies, Istio, Grafana, Kubernetes Helm Charts, HybridCloud, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Low Latency, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Non-relational Database, Npm(Software), Data Management, Video Streaming, Kibana, Stream Processing, Golang - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=85087708f6af1db6 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Real-time data processing implementation?, * 7+ years of relevant industry experience * Experience with building and managing fault-tolerant, data-intensive platforms using popular streaming technologies such as Kafka, Pinot, or Flink * Experience with large-scale relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch to handle low-latency requirements * Experience in data management including ETL processing, data governance, and data storage * Experience with building and deploying software in cloud-native environments * Experience diagnosing and resolving container deployment issues within Kubernetes environments * Experience using a variety of package managers/dependency managers including Maven, Gradle, and NPM * Deep knowledge of software design and architecture patterns * Obtain Security+ certification within the first 90 days of employment with Raft Highly preferred: * Experience with Kubernetes * Experience with monitoring (i.e. Prometheus, Grafana) and logging (i.e. Fluentbit, Kibana, Loki) solutions in cloud-native environments * Solid understanding of Helm Charts * Experience or knowledge of service mesh technologies, such as Istio * Experience with supporting enterprise Cloud applications or infrastructure * Experience in automation languages like Python or GoLang Clearance Requirements: * Active Secret Clearance to start and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Salary Range: $140,000 - $190,000 * The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities Work Type: * Hybrid in Rome, NY, Hanscom, or NCR (National Capital Region) * Domestic travel up to 35% to customer sites ## Description Raft is building mission-critical data platforms for the Department of War that process billions of events per day from hundreds of sensors and operational sources, delivering intelligence to operators who use it to make time-sensitive decisions. Our platform runs across multiple classification levels and deployment environments. We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our team. What you will do: * Build data infrastructure and platforms using streaming frameworks such as Apache Kafka, Flink, and Kafka Streams * Build Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines to enable comprehensive data operations * Leverage software engineering principles to architect, develop, and implement large scale streaming applications ## Related Videos - [Tracking vehicles at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1999-tracking-vehicles-at-scale) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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