Defense and infrastructure software using geospatial tech and systems engineering
Zekiah Technologies is a 25-year-old systems engineering and software firm serving U.S. defense and infrastructure clients. The stack spans C#, Python, C++, and Java across web, desktop, and mobile—with active DevSecOps and CI/CD modernization efforts visible in current projects. The tight engineering-to-HR ratio and mid-to-senior seniority distribution suggests a project-driven, contract-heavy model where retention and knowledge transfer are operational priorities.
Zekiah develops software, systems, and geospatial solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and domestic infrastructure protection agencies. Founded in 1999 and based in La Plata, Maryland, the company operates at 11–50 employees with deep expertise in GIS, database systems, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Active engagements include systems engineering work on major weapon platforms and logistics product development. The organization balances legacy systems maintenance with modernization—particularly around CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices—to meet evolving compliance and security frameworks across classified and unclassified contracts.
Primary languages are C#, Python, C++, and Java. Infrastructure includes PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, and servers (Tomcat, JBoss, NGINX, Apache). Frontend: React, Vue, jQuery, D3.js.
Current projects include CI/CD pipeline modernization, DevSecOps tooling implementation, code scanning enhancements, systems engineering on a U.S. Navy major weapon system, and logistics product development for defense clients.
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