Engineer

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 Software Reliability Engineer you will analyze test results and coordinate with the development teams for bug fixes.  Analyze the underlying causes of performance issues and provide corrective action.  Develop an automated test scenario and environment for performance testing.  Review and recommend improvements in existing test procedures. Coordinate with the testing team to develop performance test plans and cases. Research issues in software through testing to validate feedback, response time, & error code. Design and develop test automation scripts to create, enhance, debug, and run test cases.    

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3 + years of experience with some of the following: Java, React, Angular, Gitlab, RHEL, JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr & Python
• Must be able to use all web methods like GET, PUT, POST, DELETE etc.
• Must be able to validate xml and json body using json parser.
• Know how to use the OAuth and OAuth2 authentication mechanisms.
• Experience Loading and Security testing on web services.
• Experience designing and developing test automation scripts to create, enhance, debug, and run test cases.
• Familiar with test automation guidelines.
• Strong scripting skills
• Strong experience designing and developing test automation scripts to create, enhance, debug, and run test cases.
• Willing and able to obtain SAFe for Teams, ISTQB Test Automation Engineer, Agile Technical Tester, & Implementing Test Process Improvement certifications within a year of starting.

Highly preferred:

• SAFe for Teams, ISTQB Test Automation Engineer, Agile Technical Tester, & Implementing Test Process Improvement certifications
• Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to changing business requirements

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret Security Clearance 
  

Work Type: 

• Onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado
• May require up to 10% travel

Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000

• 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
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and company match
• Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Education & training benefits
• Generous Referral Bonuses
• And More!

Our Vision Statement: 

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

Our Customer Obsession: 

We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.

How do we get there? 

Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm. 

Raft’s core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.