Staff / Sr Staff Platform Software Engineer

Platform Software EngineerSciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.Important Notice : SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.As we grow, we're looking for mission-driven Platform Software Engineers who are ready to make a real impact—not just with code, but with purpose. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges that matter, there's a place for you here.Responsibilities:Design, maintain, and improve CI pipelines (GitLab CI) for secure software builds and deploymentsOrchestrate automated deployments across development, test, and production environments using Kubernetes and HelmIntegrate CI pipelines with tools for artifact management, testing, code quality, and security scanningMonitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline performance and deployment issuesManage software release processes including version promotion, branching, integration, and validationMaintain and implement Helm charts for application deploymentsPerform deployment validation and issue resolution in Kubernetes-based environmentsEnsure adherence to cybersecurity protocols and secure coding practicesSupport software vulnerability scanning (Static & Dynamic Analysis Tools) and remediation processesOther duties as assigned