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Zone 5 Technologies develops autonomous unmanned aircraft systems and safety-critical aerospace and defense technologies. The company is seeking a Software Applications Engineer to develop, test, maintain, and integrate reliable application software, utilities, modular tools, and automation solutions, including CI/CD and cloud deployments.\n\nResponsibilities\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop utilities and application-level software solutions\nDesign, implement, test, and maintain software for high-reliability systems in safety-critical environments\nCreate sustainable, reusable, modular tools that can be used for multiple purposes\nUtilize Git and GitHub for version control, code reviews, and collaborative development\nSupport build automation, system integration, and testing through scripting and command-line tools\nContribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and assist in deploying software to cloud environments, particularly AWS\n\nSkills\n3–7 years of professional experience in software application development, ideally in aerospace, defense, or safety-critical industries\nProficiency in one or more programming languages: C#, Python, Java, javascript, etc\nHands-on experience with Git, GitHub, and Visual Studio or similar development environments\nFamiliarity with Bash or PowerShell for scripting and automation tasks\nExperience with CI/CD practices and tools, particularly GitHub Actions, and exposure to AWS infrastructure\nSpecial bonus experience would be modern web full-stack development and languages (node.js, react, vue, angular, etc.)\n\nBenefits\nCompetitive total compensation package\nComprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.\n401k with company-match\n3 weeks of paid time off each year\n40 hours of sick time\n12 annual company holidays\nOpportunities for professional development and career advancement.\n\nCompany Overview\nZone 5 Technologies is an aviation component manufacturing company that develops and tests unmanned aircraft systems. 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