Software Applications Engineer III/IV

Are you C# software engineer looking to make a meaningful impact in the development of complex, high-reliability software systems for safety-critical applications with the aerospace and defense industry? Zone 5 Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate is a strong programmer with experience across the software development lifecycle, embedded systems, and modern development practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop utilities and application-level software solutions

Design, implement, test, and maintain software for high-reliability systems in safety-critical environments

Create sustainable, reusable, modular tools that can be used for multiple purposes

Utilize Git and GitHub for version control, code reviews, and collaborative development

Support build automation, system integration, and testing through scripting and command-line tools

Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and assist in deploying software to cloud environments, particularly AWS

Qualifications:

3–7 years of professional experience in software application development, ideally in aerospace, defense, or safety-critical industries

Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C#, Python, Java, javascript, etc.

Hands-on experience with Git, GitHub, and Visual Studio or similar development environments

Special bonus experience would be modern web full-stack development and languages (node.js, react, vue, angular, etc.)

Familiarity with Bash or PowerShell for scripting and automation tasks

Experience with CI/CD practices and tools, particularly GitHub Actions, and exposure to AWS infrastructure

Compensation:

Level III - $135k - $167k

Level IV - $167k - $192k

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Pay range for this role

$135,000—$192,000 USD