Raft is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. Our range of clients include 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.
Raft is seeking an experienced Battle Manager SME to join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. As a Battle Manager SME, you will work closely with DoD partners and Technical Leads to design and execute bespoke Kubernetes or Docker solutions tailored for the DoD mission environments, including JADC2 mission sets. You will oversee the application of GitOps principles for software delivery, act as a product evangelist, and be the Raft representative to the client. This role will also involve helping with solution architecting RFI and RFP responses. We are looking for someone with first-hand experience as a Battle Manager, 4+ years of hands-on product development/product management experience, strong communication skills, knowledge of computer science and software development lifecycles, and experience with cloud services, GitOps, Jira, and technical approach. Direct experience working with DoD clients, AWS knowledge and experience, Agile certification(s), experience working in a software factory environment, and experience with ATO and RMF processes are highly preferred. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and may involve up to 10% travel. This is a remote position, but candidates must be local to Rome, NY, Colorado Springs, CO, or Tacoma, WA. We offer a highly competitive salary, fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) and company match, unlimited PTO + 11 paid holidays, education & training benefits, an annual budget for tech/gadgets needs, a monthly box of yummy snacks, team off-site events, generous referral bonuses, and more! Raft is committed to a customer-obsessed mentality and a culture of innovation and collaboration. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Responsibilities:
- Design and execute bespoke Kubernetes or Docker solutions tailored for the DoD mission environments, including JADC2 mission sets
- Oversee the application of GitOps principles for software delivery
- Act as a product evangelist and be the Raft representative to the client
- Help with solution architecting RFI and RFP responses
