Chief Data Engineer

2 weeks ago


Tampa FL United States Raft Full time
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.
We're looking for an experienced Chief Data Engineerto support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.
About the role:
As a Chief Data Engineerat our organization, you play a pivotal role in shaping the foundation of Raft's Data Platform. Your responsibilities extend beyond mere coding; you're a navigator, leading multiple software teams through the complex labyrinth of production at an enormous scale.
Raft is building a best of breed Data Platform that is central to implementing Data Fabric and Data Mesh architectures. We've taken an opinionated approach to building our platform on best-of-breed OSS solutions combined with our added secret sauce of making them secure for DoD Enterprise. We've also tweaked the performance of these solutions to meet the scale desired by our customers. You will be a key leaders in making architectural decisions that not only solve for requirements needed for today but also for requirements that will be needed in future.
What we are looking for:

  • 10+ years of experience being a hands-on engineer with demonstrable experience in Data Engineering
    10+ years of experience being a technical leader leading teams, advocating with customers, understanding mission needs, and helping build product roadmaps
    Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Java (JVM Based stack), Python, GoLang, etc.
    Proficiency in at least one of the following scripting languages: Bash, Ansible, Terraform, etc.
    Experience working in the DoD Ecosystem as a leader leading teams and as a Thought Leader thinking outside the box
    Experience with Data focused tools like: DBT, Pinot, Trino, Kafka, DeltaLake
    Experience in Knowledge Graphs, Graph Databases and Ontologies
    Experience in Graph DBs other than Neo4j is highly preferred
    Experience thinking at the product level, epic level, and user story level -- Demonstrable experience working with customers to break down big complex features into small chunks
    Leadership leading a team of 12+ engineers to gain alignment, plan, and execute
    Master's or higher in Computer Science / Engineering / Physics / Mathematics background
    Obtain Security+ within the first 90 days of employment with Raft

    Highly preferred:

    • Hands-on experience with time-series data in PostgreSQL or another SQL-flavored database
      Working experience with Knowledge Graphs and Graph Databases

      Clearance Requirements:

      • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

        Work Type:

        • Tampa, FL (Relocation will be paid)
          May require up to 10% travel

          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
            Monthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful work
            Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
            Team off-site in fun places
            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 isUbuntu: 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.

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