About the job
Note: U. S. citizenship is required for this position. All work must be performed within the continental United States. Employment eligibility depends on meeting these requirements.
Raft builds advanced technology for U. S. military and government agencies, specializing in AI/ML, autonomous data fusion, Agentic AI, and large-scale distributed data systems. With headquarters in McLean, VA, Raft supports federal and public sector clients using a modern, cloud-native stack and design thinking to address complex challenges. More information is available at https://TeamRaft.com.
Role overview
The Senior DevOps Engineer will help develop and operate mission-critical data platforms for the Department of War. These platforms handle billions of daily events from diverse sensors and operational sources, delivering intelligence to operators at multiple classification levels and across various deployment environments.
Responsibilities extend beyond infrastructure management. This role involves hands-on work with software deployments, contributions to development, and oversight of the data pipelines flowing through these systems. Key areas include data ingest, pipeline performance, Kubernetes-based deployments, observability, and maintaining secure operations within defense settings.
Collaboration is essential. The Senior DevOps Engineer will work closely with software and data engineers in both cloud and on-premises environments, focusing on operational rigor and platform reliability for Raft’s government customers.
Locations
- Washington, DC
- Rome, NY
- Hanscom, AFB

