[Remote] Platform Engineer III

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zone 5 Technologies develops autonomous unmanned aircraft systems for government and defense applications. The Platform Engineer enhances software infrastructure by integrating engineering, production, and aircraft systems, while building user interfaces and supporting reliable, secure deployments.

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

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
• 4+ years in DevOps, backend development, or full-stack engineering
• Highly proficiency with Linux or POSIX environments and tools (eg. Shell scripting, log management, administration)
• 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)
• Proficient in HTML/CSS/JavaScript and frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular for creating responsive views
• Expertise in CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), IaC (Terraform, Ansible), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Strong background in the use of telemetry tools (eg. DataDog, New Relic, Signoz), and reporting tools (eg. Grafana, Superset, Tableau)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex integrations and optimize systems for performance and security
• Excellent verbal and written skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Hands-on experience in aerospace, defense, or similar high-tech industries
• Experience with OpenTelemetry
• Familiarity with DoD standards, ITAR, or secure environments
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator, or similar

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
• 401k with company-match
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year
• 40 hours of sick time
• 12 annual company holidays

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