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Senior Engineer

Raft Company Website
Location
Dayton, OH; Tampa, FL
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$120,000 - $180,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience being hands on engineer
  • Java or Scala or Kotlin
  • Experience with Kafka and Kafka Streams
  • Experience creating web-socket and RESTFul APIs
  • Bachelors in Computer Science / Engineering / Physics / Mathematics background
  • Obtain a Security+ certification within 90 days of employment with Raft
Nice to have
  • Hands-on experience with time-series data in PostgreSQL or another SQL-flavored database
What the job really is

As a Senior Engineer at Raft, you will play a crucial role in developing a real-time data platform for the Department of Defense, handling data from over 750 sensors and processing billions of events daily. Your responsibilities include leading software teams, coding, and creating APIs while collaborating closely with a team of high achievers. The position requires hands-on experience with technologies like Java, Scala, and Kafka, and a focus on delivering impactful solutions for military and government clients.

Benefits
  • 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
  • Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs
Things to weigh
  • Onsite work required in Dayton, OH or Tampa, FL
  • May require up to 15% travel
  • No salary listed for specific experience levels, only a range provided
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