Engineer
Raft Company Website
| Company | Raft Company Website |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Colorado Springs |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S. Who we are:
Raft ( https://TeamRaft.com ) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business 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.
We’re looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.
About the role:
As a DevOps Engineer , you are responsible for actively developing and implementing end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles, ensuring processes are both secure and efficient. Collaborate with clients, designing and implementing Kubernetes or Docker solutions. Take part in building CI/CD pipelines, ensuring a smooth software update process. Furthermore, actively participate in the application of GitOps principles for software delivery. Additionally, ensure that development and software continuous delivery and integrations uses security best practices throughout the process . E nsure capabilities deployed meet security requirements and test. Work with cloud deployment activities to ensure configurations meet STIG or DOD required security standards.
What we are looking for:
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in DevSecOps Principles with a master’s degree in a relevant field. In lieu of a master’s a bachelor’s with 18 years of experience is acceptable.
Develop and implement end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles
Experience with AWS and cloud technologies
Good grasp of Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
Networking experience
Experience or knowledge of Service-Mesh, such as Istio
Good knowledge of version control systems like Gitlab
Experience in software systems development using CI/CD pipelines
Strong problem-solving skills
Familiar with Java, Node.js, Terraform Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Python
Passionate about automation, system efficiency, and security
Experience with Log Management and Analytics tools
Proficient in tools like AWS Cloud Services, Gitlab, Ansible, Maven, Gradle
Experience with Unit/Integration Testing
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code
Able to obtain a Security+ certification within 90 days of employment with Raft
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field
Highly preferred:
Experience with writing custom Helm Charts
Basic experience with Big Data
Multilingual programming abilities
Knowledge in automation languages like Python or GoLang
Clearance Requirements:
Active Secret security clearance
Work Type:
Onsite - Colorado Springs, CO
May require up to 10% travel
Salary Range : $140,000.00 - $165,000.00
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
Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs
Generous Referral Bonuses
And More!
Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with