Raft
defense tech
ForwardDeployedEngineer
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“Forward Deployed Engineer at Raft. Skills: Forward Deployed Engineer, technical liaison, troubleshooting production systems, deploying and supporting production systems, Kubernetes debugging and troubleshooting, CICD tools and methodologies, system-level debugging. Serve as the primary technical liaison between our engineering teams and forward-deployed customers. Troubleshoot and debug production systems at the system level, ensuring maximum uptime and performance”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring maximum uptime and performance; maintain system reliability in production environments
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot and debug production systems; Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
U. S. citizenship to be eligible for employment, All work must be conducted within the continental U. S., Active Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, May require up to 25% travel to both CONUS and OCONUS locations, Must possess a valid, active US passport with at least six months validity beyond intended period of employment to facilitate international travel and meet security requirements for government contracts.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
engineering background with proven experience deploying and supporting production systems, Solid understanding of software engineering principles and practices, Hands-on experience with Kubernetes debugging and troubleshooting, Expertise in CICD tools and methodologies, Demonstrated ability in system-level debugging across multiple platforms, Broad technical knowledge spanning various technologies and architectures, Excellent communication skills with ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, Outgoing personality with customer-facing capabilities, Active Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Nice to Have
Prior experience working in SCIF environments or with cleared customers, Previous INDOPACOM experience or familiarity with the region, Kubernetes certifications (CKA - Certified Kubernetes Administrator or CKAD - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer), Experience with OpenShift or other Kubernetes distributions, Background supporting DoD or federal government customers, Familiarity with containerization technologies and cloud-native architectures
What You'll Do.
Serve as the primary technical liaison between our engineering teams and forward-deployed customers
Troubleshoot and debug production systems at the system level
ensuring maximum uptime and performance
and support containerized applications in Kubernetes environments
Provide expert-level technical support for CICD pipelines and container orchestration platforms
Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across diverse technology stacks
Collaborate with backend engineering teams to implement solutions and improvements
Support operational deployments and maintain system reliability in production environments
Interface directly with customer stakeholders in secure environments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as the primary technical liaison between our engineering teams and forward-deployed customers; Collaborate with backend engineering teams to implement solutions and improvements; work as a hyper collaborative team
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills with ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Full Job Description
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. Please be sure to click the following link and share a bit about yourself! https://www.videoask.com/f3qlcl2vo 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. About the role: We're seeking a talented Forward Deployed Engineer to serve as the technical face of our organization at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. This role combines deep engineering expertise with strong interpersonal skills to support mission-critical production systems in a forward-deployed environment. You'll be the go-to technical expert for our customers, troubleshooting complex system issues and ensuring operational excellence. What You'll Do: Serve as the primary technical liaison between our engineering teams and forward-deployed customers Troubleshoot and debug production systems at the system level, ensuring maximum uptime and performance Deploy, maintain, and support containerized applications in Kubernetes environments Provide expert-level technical support for CICD pipelines and container orchestration platforms Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across diverse technology stacks Collaborate with backend engineering teams to implement solutions and improvements Support operational deployments and maintain system reliability in production e
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