NetJets Senior Platform Engineer

About NetJets

Founded in 1964 and part of Berkshire Hathaway since 1998, NetJets is a leader in private aviation, renowned for pioneering fractional aircraft ownership. Serving a discerning international clientele, the company combines personalised service with a rigorous commitment to safety and operational excellence. As an employer, NetJets brings together pilots, maintenance specialists, operations professionals and client service teams, whose expertise underpins every journey. Its working environment places a premium on precision, discretion and collaboration, offering careers at the intersection of aviation and luxury service. For professionals drawn to exacting standards, NetJets represents an opportunity to contribute to a highly specialised, service-led business.

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, maintain, and support software applications, services, and systems, ensuring delivery of business value and operational readiness
• 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, testing, and documentation of products and features aligned with technology and architectural standards
• Collaborate across functional teams and with business stakeholders to ensure business value is achieved and outcomes meet agreed-upon goals
• Take ownership of commitments, deliver results with integrity, and demonstrate accountability for outcomes
• Operate within an agile team to deliver outcomes iteratively while fostering empiricism, learning, and continuous improvement in delivery practices

Qualifications

• 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
• Demonstrated 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

Skills

Experience

4–6 years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, or a related technical discipline, with demonstrated expertise in building scalable enterprise applications, microservices architectures, cloud-native infrastructure, and production environment operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with no-cost options; Healthcare Advocacy; Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution; Wellness Programs and Discounts; Paid Time Off; Parental Leave of Absence; Life and Accident Insurance; Voluntary benefits (financial protection plans); 401(k) plan with 67% employer match on standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions; Short and Long-Term Disability; Legal Plan; Identity Theft Protection Plans; Pet Insurance; Family and Caregiving Support.

Culture

NetJets’ workplace culture is shaped by the exacting demands of private aviation, with safety, operational precision and discreet, personalised service at its core. Its environment calls for close collaboration among flight crews, operations teams and client-facing professionals, combining technical expertise with the responsiveness expected by a discerning international clientele.

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