Rise8

Collaborate with clients to teach and implement agile and functional programming practices, develop and deliver reliable software, and facilitate real-time feedback and learning. | 6-10 years of software development experience with a focus on functional programming, proficiency with FP languages or libraries, experience with TDD and property-based testing, and familiarity with event-driven architectures and containerization. | Job Description: • Work with clients who have never before taken part in design thinking, test-driven-development (TDD), paired programming, continuous-release deployment, backlog management, or even interacted with the user they provide software to. • Teach the why behind each of these practices, be flexible to client preferences, and discover new tools that will enable your customer to understand the value that comes with agile software development. • Be responsible for learning how your client likes to learn, how they like to receive feedback, and what ubiquitous language they use so you can speak in terms that resonate with them. • Learn, teach, and change your approach constantly to best collaborate towards a new way of thinking about engineering. • Pair with the customer’s developers and engineers to teach them how to develop and deliver user stories that provide business value, technical feasibility, and user-driven functionality. • Deliver functionality by developing working software and ensure a reliable software solution. • Ensure that development is delivered week over week and continuously gauge feedback from real users in real time. • Pairing with military service people and other developers to deliver value in real time. • Responsible for building and testing software solutions and ensuring the team builds upon what we provide not only technically but what we can teach through our practices. • Work with a balanced team in mind while building software that fits the user needs, business objectives, and stakeholder vision so the team can quickly make informed engineering decisions based on validated assumptions. Requirements: • 6-10 years of Software Development experience, with a primary focus on Functional Programming ecosystems. • Strong communication skills and a specific interest in Pair Programming. You must be able to think out loud and collaborate on complex functional logic in real-time. • Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) in an FP context. • Proficiency with Property-Based Testing libraries (e.g., QuickCheck, Hedgehog, test.check, Kotest). • Production experience with languages such as: Haskell, Scala (Typelevel/ZIO stack), Clojure, Elixir, F#, OCaml, or Rust. • Alternatively: Mastery of functional libraries in hybrid languages (e.g., TypeScript with fp-ts/Effect, Kotlin with Arrow). • Experience designing Stateless APIs and Event-Driven Architectures. • Familiarity with functional frontend approaches (e.g., Elm, ClojureScript/Re-frame, React with strict Hooks patterns). • Experience with Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and deploying immutable artifacts. • Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and integrating functional linters or formal analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Fortify). • Strong understanding of Functional Algorithms and Data Structures (immutable trees, persistent data structures). • BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. • Ability to obtain a security clearance for US Government work. Benefits: • Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce • Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium on our base health plan, depending on pay band. We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage. • Retirement: 401k match at 10% gross pay. • Paid time off (PTO): 4 weeks combined accrued vacation and sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, your birthday, jury duty, and bereavement. • Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $3,500 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials. • Home Office and Merch: We offer $750 per year for home office technology and equipment as well as $100 per year for Rise8 merch from our Swag Store. • Wellness Budget: To encourage and support a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, we cover 100% reimbursement on a variety of wellness activities and products, up to $500 per calendar year. Or Rise8 is part of the the Life Time Corporate Partner program. In lieu of your $500 annual wellness benefit, you can instead get a $75 monthly credit towards a Life Time membership ($900 annual benefit). • Equipment: We offer a MacBook Pro

Implement and manage secure cloud data ingestion, transformation, and storage pipelines with automation and operational responsibility in classified environments. | 6-10 years in cloud/platform operations, experience with cold data storage, AWS/Azure GovCloud, Kubernetes, Terraform, Linux admin, scripting, security clearance, and strong communication skills. | Your Dream. Our Team. About Rise8 We're transforming the United States Government and we know that takes a dream team. We believe customer experience starts with employee experience, so we take care of our employees. We offer competitive pay and benefits, invest in employee growth, and offer a culture you can't find anywhere else. At Rise8, we continuously achieve unreached heights through next-level tech, and on-the-level collaboration. Together, we create continuous impact. We turn breakdowns into breakthroughs, make small steps into giant leaps, and deliver game-changing products through culture-changing process. We pair Risers with their customer counterparts and practice pairing at every moment to elevate people and teams and deliver results fast and forever. We work in small teams and rotate between them frequently so that we are able to meet new challenges and explore new ideas. Our methodology is about experimenting and learning, and our culture is empowering. We subscribe to an ethos of kindness. We make a point to bring empathy to each and every project and are guided by a promise and a purpose: to deploy critical outcomes to prod in order to drive relentless progress. Not just an idea. But an outcome. A better world. A world where every day, fewer bad things happen because of bad software. Rise8 is certified as a Great Place to Work with 100% of employees saying they love working here. About You • You want to make tomorrow better than today. • You have a passion for high-speed security and you care about risk management over compliance. • You believe the biggest vulnerability in any system is time. You live to securely reduce cycle time. • You enjoy daily decision making and real product delivery. • You help ensure project success and client satisfaction. • You enjoy collaborative teams, pairing with team members, and inviting your clients to participate. • You like to work alongside, and learn from, lean and agile leaders. • You are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with uncertainty. • You are a curious and keen learner who thrives on enhancing your (and our) practices and knowledge. As a Senior Platform Engineer - Cloud & Data Services at Rise8, you will: • Implement and manage data ingestion and transformation pipelines to ensure a seamless data flow from source to destination. • Work with event buses to manage real-time data streaming and processing. • Engineer data solutions that support the development and implementation of analysis and visualization tools. • Create and implement automated configuration and deployment processes to enhance the performance, accessibility, and ease of management of the platform and its related services. • Establish and manage administrator and service accounts, while also maintaining accurate system documentation and effectively resolving technical issues. • Utilize scripting tools to craft self-service capabilities within the Platform as a Service (PaaS), fostering a seamless developer experience for development teams. • Collaborate closely with developers to diagnose and troubleshoot problems, ensuring smooth operations. • Take on the operational responsibility for the services under your team's ownership. • Design and implement solutions for large-volume, long-term cold data storage, including Tier 2 on-prem to Tier 3 cloud migrations, with large capacity expectations. • Integrate with existing and emerging data lakes by establishing and managing Authorizations to Connect (ATCs). • Support mission data access, archive, and playback solutions in collaboration with partners ensuring program alignment and modernization baselines. • Engineer resilient, secure, multi-site cold storage solutions at Secret-level classification, optimized for infrequent access and data older than one year. • Thrive in an environment that nurtures your personal development and growth. • Continuously enhance the product, delivering software that resonates positively with users and meets their needs effectively. Qualifications • A background of 6-10 years in cloud/platform operations or related roles across diverse environments • Hands-on experience with large-scale cold data storage systems (MDL/UDL preferred), archive tiering, and long-term data lifecycle management • Knowledge of secure data connectivity and ATC processes for classified environments • Proficiency in administering AWS and/or Azure Gov Cloud environments • Expertise in container orchestration, specifically Kubernetes • Proficient use of Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools, with a focus on Terraform. • Subject Matter Expertise in Linux Operating Systems administration • Skilled in developing automation solutions using scripting languages to streamline recurring tasks • Familiarity with networking concepts and practical experience involving technologies like Load Balancers, DNS, SSL, Firewalls, NAT, and NTP • Proven ability to troubleshoot operating systems and applications effectively • Experience handling large-scale production systems and adeptness in resolving production-related challenges • Excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in collaborative work environments. • Enthusiasm for skill growth, a penchant for tackling intriguing tasks, and addressing complex issues • A degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience • Active Secret Security Clearance (Must Have) Preferred Qualifications: • Familiarity with event bus technologies such as Kafka or others. • Experience with data pipeline tools and data transformation processes. • Proficiency in troubleshooting challenges using the Linux/Unix command line interface. • Familiarity with Microsoft AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) and Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) • Possession of recognized Professional Certifications such as CKA, RHCE, Linux+, MCSA, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, Security+, CISSP, and CCNA • Background in DevOps automation practices • Direct experience in client interaction • Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) operations, particularly within a DoD "Software Factory" context Salary The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $163,121 - $203,901 regardless of final candidate location within the United States. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. Benefits • Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce • Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium on our base health plan, depending on pay band. We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage. • Retirement: 401k match at 10% gross pay. • Paid time off (PTO): 4 weeks combined accrued vacation and sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, your birthday, jury duty, and bereavement. • Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $3,500 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials. • Home Office and Merch: We offer $750 per year for home office technology and equipment as well as $100 per year for Rise8 merch from our Swag Store. • Wellness Budget: To encourage and support a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, we cover 100% reimbursement on a variety of wellness activities and products, up to $500 per calendar year. Or Rise8 is part of the the Life Time Corporate Partner program. In lieu of your $500 annual wellness benefit, you can instead get a $75 monthly credit towards a Life Time membership ($900 annual benefit). • Equipment: We offer a MacBook Pro All of Rise8's work in this area is with Federal Government customers that require our employees involved with their projects be U.S. citizens. As such, this role requires U.S. citizenship. If hired, you would also be required to go through a background investigation. Rise8 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider you for this role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Lead and execute content strategy and brand building across multiple platforms including video, social media, and podcasts, managing a creative team and collaborating with marketing and leadership. | 3+ years in content lead roles with video-heavy marketing, CEO and company brand growth experience, strong storytelling and social strategy skills, and ability to manage content pipelines and teams. | Your Dream. Our Team.About Rise8 We’re transforming the United States Government and we know that takes a dream team. We believe customer experience starts with employee experience, so we take care of our employees. We offer competitive pay and benefits, invest in employee growth, and offer a culture you can’t find anywhere else. At Rise8, we continuously achieve unreached heights through next-level tech, and on-the-level collaboration. Together, we create continuous impact. We turn breakdowns into breakthroughs, make small steps into giant leaps, and deliver game-changing products through culture-changing process. We pair Risers with their customer counterparts and practice pairing at every moment to elevate people and teams and deliver results fast and forever. We work in small teams and rotate between them frequently so that we are able to meet new challenges and explore new ideas. Our methodology is about experimenting and learning, and our culture is empowering. We subscribe to an ethos of kindness. We make a point to bring empathy to each and every project and are guided by a promise and a purpose: to deploy critical outcomes to prod in order to drive relentless progress. Not just an idea. But an outcome. A better world. A world where every day, fewer bad things happen because of bad software. Rise8 is certified as a Great Place to Work with 100% of employees saying they love working here. About You • You want to make tomorrow better than today • You have a passion for building brands and leading content strategies that resonate • You’re obsessed with content strategy and bringing creative visions to life • You enjoy daily decision-making and real content delivery • You help ensure project success and audience engagement • You enjoy collaborative teams, working across all internal groups and at all levels of the organization • You like to work alongside, and learn from, marketing leaders and industry experts • You are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with uncertainty • You’re a curious and keen learner who thrives on enhancing your (and our) practices and knowledge Marketing at Rise8 We are searching for a Brand & Content Lead who thrives in fast-paced environments and gets genuinely excited about building something exceptional. This role is about leading the overall content strategy for the Rise8 brand, the Prodacity brand, and our CEO’s brand. It’s about creating masterclass-style content that moves the needle. As a Brand & Content Lead, you will bring the Rise8 brand to life through compelling storytelling, social media, and video content. You will focus on building and scaling the Rise8 brand, leveraging the CEO and key Risers to create impactful content that cements Rise8’s position as a leader in continuous delivery. You will also have access to Prodacity, the most impactful event in GovTech and weaving a multi-faceted strategy between Rise8, our CEO and Prodacity. Key Responsibilities • Brand Building & Content Strategy: Develop and execute creative strategies to enhance the Rise8 brand, CEO brand and Prodacity brand across platforms such as YouTube, LinkedIn, and podcasts, ensuring they complement one another to achieve maximum impact • Content Creation & Content Engine: Build a team to support the creation of high-impact content including video, social media posts, and thought leadership materials that resonate with Rise8’s target audience • Social Media Management: Own and optimize the content strategy for platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, X, and others as relevant • Creative Execution: Lead the concepting and planning for vlogs, podcasts, and social-first content, ensuring alignment with company priorities • Performance Tracking: Set ambitious goals for content output and inbound opportunity creation, tracking performance weekly • Operational Excellence: Optimize workflows, ClickUp projects, and team processes for maximum efficiency, ensuring content is high-quality and scheduled in advance • Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team, leadership, and freelancers to develop and execute creative campaigns Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in a Content Lead or similar content-focused role with a strong emphasis on video-heavy content marketing, community focused content (ie. MasterClass) and social strategy • Proven track record of growing CEO and company brands through thought leadership and education video, podcasts, and social media • Strong understanding of content strategy, storytelling, and audience engagement and how it ties to Demand Creation • Ability to work in fast-paced, high-growth environments • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills • Experience managing content pipelines and ensuring deliverables align with strategic goals Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with paid and organic content strategies • Ability to lead a team of creatives while remaining hands-on in content creation • Passion for exploring new content formats and experimenting with creative trends Salary The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $115,688 - $144,611 regardless of final candidate location within the United States. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. Benefits • Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce • Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium on our base health plan, depending on pay band. We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage. • Retirement: 401k match at 10% gross pay • Paid time off (PTO): 4 weeks combined accrued vacation and sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, your birthday, jury duty, and bereavement. • Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $3,500 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials. • Home Office and Merch: We offer $750 per year for home office technology and equipment as well as $100 per year for Rise8 merch from our Swag Store. • Wellness Budget: To encourage and support a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, we cover 100% reimbursement on a variety of wellness activities and products, up to $500 per calendar year. Or Rise8 is part of the Life Time Fitness Corporate Partner program. In lieu of your $500 annual wellness benefit, you can instead get a $75 monthly credit towards a Life Time membership ($900 annual benefit). • Equipment: We set you up with what you need to perform All of Rise8’s work in this area is with Federal Government customers that require our employees involved with their projects be U.S. citizens. As such, this role requires U.S. citizenship. If hired, you would also be required to go through a background investigation. Rise8 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider you for this role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.