Full Stack Engineer

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 defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, 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 Full Stack Engineer to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. About the role: In your role as a Full Stack Engineer, you will develop and maintain scalable full stack applications that power Raft's flagship products. You'll help build robust solutions using Java or Golang on the backend and ReactJS on the frontend while ensuring security, performance, and reliability across mission-critical applications. As an experienced engineer, you'll contribute to technical decisions and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. You'll work with customers at deployment sites, gathering feedback and implementing improvements to enhance the real-world performance of Raft's products in operational environments. What we are looking for: 2+ years of experience in full stack software engineering Experience with Java or Golang for backend development Proficiency with ReactJS and modern frontend development practices Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of DevSecOps principles and practices Experience with cloud-native architectures and microservices design patterns Knowledge of security best practices for enterprise applications Experience with data processing and API development Passion for staying current with emerging technologies and evaluating their potential impact Experience designing modular, extensible systems that enable technology evolution and component replacement based on user needs Proficiency with Agentic AI coding tools (such as Claude Code) with understanding of their capabilities, limitations, and when to leverage them for accelerated development Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to contribute to architectural decisions Highly preferred: Experience with highly regulated industries (defense, aerospace, finance, healthcare) or environments requiring stringent security and compliance standards Familiarity with classification levels and secure development practices Experience with edge computing and tactical deployment considerations Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure and data pipeline architectures Experience with container orchestration in air-gapped or disconnected environments Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications Clearance Requirements: Active TS SCI security clearance Work Type: Onsite in Chantilly, VA Foreign and domestic travel up to 25% to customer sites 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-obses ... (truncated, view full listing at source)