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 () 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.

About the role:

As a Software Engineer - Graph Technologies, you will be diving deeper into the software lifecycle, taking on more complex tasks and leading smaller project initiatives. You will not only write code but also be involved in design discussions, code reviews, and mentoring Associate and Standard Engineers, helping to maintain the high standards of our organization.

This role is contingent on contract award.

What we are looking for:

3+ years of hands-on experience as a software engineer

Design and develop graph-based applications using Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, or similar graph databases

Implement graph algorithms and analytics for complex data relationship analysis and visualization

Build and maintain scalable microservices and APIs supporting Intelligence Community requirements

Develop semantic data models and ontological frameworks, particularly Common Core Ontology implementations

Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to translate mission requirements into technical solutions

Optimize graph queries and data structures for performance in high-security environments

Participate in agile development practices including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration

Support deployment and maintenance of applications in classified computing environments

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field

Graph Technology Experience - Hands-on experience with graph databases (Neo4j, Neptune, ArangoDB) and graph processing frameworks

Highly preferred:

Previous work supporting IC missions and familiarity with classified environments

Direct experience with National Reconnaissance Office programs, data systems, or mission requirements

Common Core Ontology (CCO) - Hands-on experience implementing CCO standards and semantic modeling frameworks

Container Technologies - Experience with Kubernetes orchestration and Helm chart development/management

Advanced Graph Skills - Experience with graph visualization tools, complex graph algorithms, or distributed graph processing

Cloud Platforms - Familiarity with AWS/Azure services, particularly graph and analytics offerings

Security+ or Similar - Current DoD 8570 baseline certification or equivalent

Advanced Degree - Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Clearance Requirements:

Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI

Preference for those with Polygraph

Work Type:

Onsite in Chantilly, VA

Ability to work from a SCIF at least 3 days a week

May require up to 25% travel

Salary Range :

$150,000 - $200,000

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 withthemission.

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: IAm, BecauseWe 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. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.