Platform Engineer III

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Zone5 Technologies Platform Engineer III at Zone5 Technologies develops backend integrations and frontend views for unmanned aircraft systems software infrastructure. The role includes managing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and ensuring compliance with defense security standards.

Responsibilities

Backend Integration: Design and implement backend integrations connecting engineering tools, production systems, and aircraft components (e.g., avionics data streams, mission planning APIs) to ensure efficient data flow and automation.
Frontend Development: Create intuitive frontend views and user interfaces for monitoring, controlling, and analyzing aircraft and business operations, using modern web technologies to provide real-time insights and dashboards.
CI/CD Pipeline Management: Build and maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines to automate testing, builds, and releases across development, staging, and production environments.
Infrastructure Automation: Manage cloud and on-premises infrastructure using IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools to support scalable software deployments.
System Monitoring and Security: Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems; ensure compliance with defense standards (e.g., DoD security requirements) and best practices for data integrity and cybersecurity.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with software engineers, hardware teams, and program managers to integrate DevOps practices into development workflows.
Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve bottlenecks in backend and frontend systems to improve reliability, speed, and user experience in mission-critical applications.
Documentation and Best Practices: Maintain comprehensive documentation for integrations, views, and processes; promote DevOps culture through training and process improvements.

Qualification

EducationExperienceTechnical SkillsServerBackendFrontendDevOps ToolsReporting and TelemetryProblem-SolvingCommunicationDefense Industry ExperienceCertifications

Required

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
Experience: 4+ years in DevOps, backend development, or full-stack engineering, with hands-on experience in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industries preferred.
Technical Skills:
Server: Highly proficiency with Linux or POSIX environments and tools (eg. Shell scripting, log management, administration).
Backend: Proficiency in languages like Python, Node.js, or Go; experience with APIs, databases (e.g., SQL/NoSQL), and integration tools (e.g., Kafka, RESTful services).
Frontend: Proficient in HTML/CSS/JavaScript and frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular for creating responsive views.
DevOps Tools: Expertise in CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), IaC (Terraform, Ansible), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
Reporting and Telemetry: Strong background in the use of telemetry tools (eg. DataDog, New Relic, Signoz), and reporting tools (eg. Grafana, Superset, Tableau), experience with OpenTelemetry is a plus.
Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex integrations and optimize systems for performance and security.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Defense Industry Experience: Familiarity with DoD standards, ITAR, or secure environments is a plus.
Certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator, or similar are advantageous.

Benefits

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Zone5 Technologies

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