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Senior Cloud Engineer

Raft is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business focused on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, building digital solutions that impact millions of Americans.
McLean, VA, USA
$90,000 - $170,000
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
11 - 50 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Senior Cloud Engineer

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join their passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. This role requires expertise in managing cloud computing across various environments, including on-premise, hybrid, and commercial cloud. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience as a software engineer leveraging large-scale cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS) and working with agile and lean software development practices.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and securing cloud infrastructure
  • Implementing infrastructure as code
  • Mentoring junior developers and engineers
  • Transforming large-scale software, data center, and/or on-premise infrastructure to containerized cloud-native architecture

Requirements:

  • Deep understanding of modern security best practices for cloud infrastructure and networks
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience building declarative infrastructure using modern Infrastructure as Code techniques
  • Extensive experience scripting (PowerShell, JSON, and Python)
  • Ability to obtain Security+ within the first 90 days of employment
  • Active Secret Security Clearance

Raft offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $170,000, along with excellent benefits including fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision, 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO, education & training benefits, and more. The position is hybrid, based at Hanscom AFB, with up to 10% travel required.

Raft is committed to innovation, collaboration, and diversity, operating under the philosophy of "Ubuntu: I Am, Because We Are." They are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate cognitive and cultural diversity. Join Raft to work on impactful projects that modernize the public sector and create a better world.

Last updated 8 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Cloud Engineer

  • Manage and secure cloud infrastructure
  • Implement infrastructure as code
  • Mentor junior developers and engineers
  • Transform large-scale software and infrastructure to cloud-native architecture

Requirements For Senior Cloud Engineer

PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Python
  • 5+ years as a software engineer with large-scale cloud infrastructure
  • 5+ years experience with agile and lean software development
  • Deep understanding of modern security best practices for cloud infrastructure
  • 3+ years hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code
  • Extensive scripting experience (PowerShell, JSON, Python)
  • Experience transforming infrastructure to cloud-native architecture
  • Obtain Security+ within 90 days of employment
  • Active Secret Security Clearance

Benefits For Senior Cloud Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible PTO + 11 paid holidays
  • Education & training benefits
  • Annual tech/gadgets budget
  • Monthly snack box
  • Remote and flexible work options
  • Team off-sites
  • Referral bonuses

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