Software Engineer, Senior - Platform Engineer (NJUS)

Join the NetJets Team

NetJets, the global private aviation leader for more than 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature commitment to unwavering safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. Discover why NetJets is the ultimate career destination, offering exceptional benefits and growth opportunities.

Purpose of Position

Are you a curious and passionate engineer who desires to drive innovation in software and applications or data solutions for the undisputed leader in private aviation? Do you want a high level of ownership in solving complex problems? Does the challenge of designing software or data solutions that leverage groundbreaking automation for airline operations, customer experience and logistics appeal to you? If so we are excited to have you join our software engineering ranks.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, maintain, and support software applications, services, and systems, ensuring they deliver business value and are fully prepared for operational use.
• Ensure application resiliency, stability, security, and data protection by implementing robust engineering practices, proactive monitoring, and adherence to organizational and industry standards.
• Provide technical leadership for engineering teams and contribute to the definition, design, development, integration, test and documentation of the product and its features in alignment with established technology and architectural standards.
• Collaborate with the people on your team, in your functional area, and with your business stakeholders to ensure business value is achieved.
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability by taking ownership of commitments, delivering results with integrity, and ensuring outcomes meet agreed‑upon goals.
• Operate within an agile team to deliver outcomes iteratively while fostering empiricism, learning, and continuous improvement in delivery practices.

Note:

It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions document for this job.

Education

Certifications and Licenses

Years of Experience

Core Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, or a related technical discipline.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript with experience building and supporting scalable enterprise applications.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting microservices, distributed systems, and API-based architectures.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud-native services, containerization technologies such as Docker, and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Strong experience implementing and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform or similar technologies.
• Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and GitOps-based delivery practices.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles, including secure software development practices, vulnerability management, security compliance, software supply chain security, and application/platform security.
• Experience operating and supporting production environments, including managed services such as Amazon OpenSearch, ElastiCache/Redis, and MSK/Kafka.
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, observability, monitoring, and operational excellence practices.
• Experience participating in on-call rotations and supporting production systems in a high-availability environment.
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and modern engineering best practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

How NetJets Supports You

NetJets is proud to provide a variety of attractive benefits to our employees, including many at no cost. Employees have access to no cost options including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, with access to robust networks of nationwide providers.

Our comprehensive suite of benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Healthcare Advocacy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
• Wellness Programs & Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave of Absence
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (financial protection plans)
• 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute through standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions matched by NetJets. Super catch-up contributions are not eligible for the employer match.
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Family & Caregiving Support