Platform Engineer III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and develop backend integrations that link engineering tools, production systems, and aircraft components, including avionics data streams and mission planning APIs.

• Create user interfaces and frontend views for monitoring, controlling, and analyzing aircraft and business operations.

• Construct and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, builds, and releases across development, staging, and production environments.

• Oversee cloud and on-premises infrastructure utilizing Infrastructure as Code tools.

• Implement systems for monitoring, logging, and alerting.

• Ensure adherence to defense standards and best practices regarding data integrity and cybersecurity.

• Collaborate with software engineers, hardware teams, and program managers to incorporate DevOps practices into workflows.

• Identify and address backend and frontend bottlenecks to enhance reliability, speed, and user experience.

• Maintain documentation related to integrations, views, and processes.

• Foster a DevOps culture through training and process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience is acceptable.

• 4+ years of experience in DevOps, backend development, or full-stack engineering.

• Highly skilled in Linux or POSIX environments and tools, including shell scripting, log management, and administration.

• Proficient in Python, Node.js, or Go.

• Experience with APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, Kafka, and RESTful services.

• Proficient in HTML/CSS/JavaScript and frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.

• Expertise in CI/CD, Jenkins or GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, AWS, and Azure.

• Strong background in using telemetry tools like DataDog, New Relic, or Signoz.

• Familiarity with reporting tools such as Grafana, Superset, or Tableau.

• Ability to troubleshoot intricate integrations and optimize systems for performance and security.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with DoD standards, ITAR, or secure environments is a plus.

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator, or similar certifications are advantageous.

• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.

• Must complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hiring.

• Application summary must begin with a sentence naming a favorite tool for the job and a reason for liking it.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.

• Comprehensive benefits package options including 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.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Innovative environment working on cutting-edge defense and aerospace technology.

• Collaborative culture.