Software Engineer – Graph Technologies

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.

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 with the mission.

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: I Am, Because We 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.