Raft Senior Engineer at Raft builds code and automation for secure, mission-critical DoD platforms. Collaborates on reusable infrastructure components for deployment in disconnected and air-gapped systems.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Engineer at Raft, you’ll build the code and automation that powers secure, mission-critical platforms in Department of Defense environments. This is a development-focused role. You won’t be responsible for maintaining day-to-day infrastructure. Instead, you’ll write the code that builds, configures, secures, and deploys it.You’ll collaborate with developers, platform engineers, and integration teams to create reusable infrastructure components that can be reliably deployed across customer environments, including disconnected and air-gapped systems.
Collaborate with other developers to produce:
Puppet modules that enforce secure configurations and compliance
Helm charts for Kubernetes-based deployments
CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
Automation scripts in Bash and Python
Work closely with platform and integration engineers to support handoff and implementation of your codebase
Contribute to reusable, modular infrastructure code libraries
Align all code with DoD security requirements and STIG compliance
Support customer success by occasionally joining on-site meetings or integration efforts
What We Are Looking For:
Active TS/SCI clearance is required
Qualification
Active TS/SCI clearanceExperience with Helm chart developmentBash and Python scripting skillsExperience with AnsibleAbility to write cleanFamiliarity with LDAPClearance Requirements
Required
Active TS/SCI clearance
5+ years of experience in infrastructure/platform development
Hands-on expertise in Kubernetes (RKE2 preferred)
Experience with Helm chart development
Experience creating CI/CD pipelines in GitLab
Experience with Puppet module and Hiera development
Bash and Python scripting skills
Experience with Ansible
Strong understanding of RHEL Linux environments
Ability to write clean, modular code intended for handoff
Preferred
Masters Degree in related field preferred
10+ years of experience in infrastructure/platform development
Experience with container tools and registries (Harbor, Trivy, Skopeo)
Familiarity with LDAP, Keycloak, or centralized auth systems
