Zapata Technology delivers full-lifecycle software engineering for the Department of Defense and federal agencies. As a VOSB defense contractor with CMMI Level 3 appraisal and TS/SCI facility clearance, we build, deploy, and sustain mission-critical software systems using Agile methodologies, DevSecOps pipelines, and cloud-native architectures across AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and FedRAMP-authorized environments.
Software Engineering Capabilities
End-to-end software development for defense and intelligence communities
Agile Software Development
Zapata Technology employs Agile software development methodologies tailored for defense and intelligence programs. Our teams operate within SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban frameworks to deliver working software in rapid, iterative cycles while maintaining the rigorous documentation and traceability that DoD programs require.
- Full-stack development — Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C++, Go, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Spring Boot)
- Microservices architecture — Containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes for scalable, resilient deployments
- API-first design — RESTful and gRPC interfaces enabling system interoperability across coalition and joint environments
- Test-driven development (TDD) — Automated unit, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure quality at every sprint
- Rapid prototyping — Proof-of-concept development to de-risk technical approaches before full-scale implementation
Our CMMI Level 3 appraised processes ensure that Agile delivery is repeatable, measurable, and aligned with DoD acquisition milestones. We integrate Agile practices with earned value management (EVM) and traditional lifecycle gates to meet both speed-of-delivery and compliance objectives.
DevSecOps & CI/CD
Zapata Technology builds and operates DevSecOps pipelines that embed security into every stage of the software development lifecycle. As a government contractor with deep experience in classified environments, we design CI/CD workflows that meet DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design standards and Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements.
Our DevSecOps Toolchain
- Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery — Automated build, test, scan, and deploy pipelines reducing release cycles from months to days
- Security-first approach — Static and dynamic analysis, container scanning, and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation at every build
- Compliance automation — Automated STIG checks, RMF controls mapping, and ATO documentation generation
- Air-gapped deployments — Pipeline architectures designed for disconnected, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DIL) environments
Cloud Computing — AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov & FedRAMP
Zapata Technology architects, migrates, and manages cloud infrastructure in FedRAMP-authorized environments for defense and federal customers. We hold expertise across the major government cloud platforms and help agencies modernize legacy systems while maintaining compliance with DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) Impact Levels 2 through 5.
- AWS GovCloud (US) — Architecture design, migration planning, and managed services for IL4/IL5 workloads including EC2, EKS, S3, RDS, Lambda, and SageMaker
- Microsoft Azure Government — Azure DevOps, AKS, Azure SQL, and hybrid cloud configurations for DoD tenants
- FedRAMP compliance — Assistance with FedRAMP authorization packages, continuous monitoring, and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) management
- Cloud migration — Discovery, assessment, re-platforming, and re-architecting of legacy on-premises applications for cloud-native deployment
- Hybrid and multi-cloud — Architectures spanning on-premises data centers, tactical edge nodes, and multiple cloud providers
- Zero Trust Architecture — Implementation of DoD Zero Trust reference architecture principles across cloud environments
Data Engineering & ETL
Zapata Technology’s data engineering practice transforms raw, heterogeneous data from sensors, intelligence feeds, and operational systems into structured, queryable formats that power analytics, machine learning, and decision support. Our proprietary ETL tools and deep experience with DoD data standards enable rapid data integration across classification domains.
- ETL pipeline development — Apache NiFi, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, and custom ingest frameworks for high-volume, real-time data processing
- Data lake architecture — Design and implementation of scalable data lakes on S3, HDFS, and Azure Data Lake Storage
- Data standards compliance — Support for DoD and IC data standards including NIEM, CDR, and mission-specific schemas
- Cross-domain data flow — Integration patterns for moving data between classification levels using approved guard solutions
- Data visualization — Dashboards and reporting using Kibana, Grafana, Tableau, and custom web-based visualization tools
C4ISR Systems Integration
Zapata Technology provides C4ISR systems integration services that connect command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems into cohesive operational capabilities. Our engineers work at the intersection of software, hardware, and networking to ensure interoperability across joint and coalition environments.
- DCGS-A integration — Software development, sustainment, and modernization for the Distributed Common Ground System – Army
- Intelligence system interfaces — Integration with SIGINT, GEOINT, HUMINT, and OSINT collection and processing systems
- Sensor-to-shooter workflows — End-to-end data flow from ISR collection platforms through processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED)
- Tactical edge computing — Deployable software solutions for forward-operating environments with constrained bandwidth and connectivity
- Message-based interoperability — Integration using standard messaging formats (NATS, DDS, JMS) and military message standards
Systems Engineering & Lifecycle Support
Zapata Technology provides systems engineering and full lifecycle support aligned with DoD acquisition frameworks and the Defense Acquisition Lifecycle. From requirements analysis through deployment, operations, and sustainment, our systems engineers ensure that software-intensive systems meet operational needs, schedule constraints, and compliance mandates.
- Requirements engineering — Stakeholder analysis, use case development, and requirements traceability using DOORS, Jama, and Jira
- Architecture & design — DoDAF-compliant architecture views, system design documents, and interface control documents (ICDs)
- Test & evaluation — Developmental testing (DT), operational testing (OT), and cybersecurity testing in support of ATO
- Configuration management — Baseline management, version control, and change management across multi-release programs
- O&M / Sustainment — Tier 2/3 application support, bug fixes, patches, and performance optimization for fielded systems
- Technical documentation — System design descriptions, user manuals, training materials, and DoD-standard technical data packages
Proprietary Software Products
Zapata Technology develops and maintains proprietary software products purpose-built for defense and intelligence data challenges. These tools accelerate mission delivery and reduce integration risk on programs where we deploy them.
ZIngest is Zapata Technology’s proprietary ETL and data ingestion tool designed for defense intelligence workflows. It automates the extraction, transformation, and loading of multi-format data from disparate sources into unified data stores, supporting both streaming and batch processing at scale.
- Multi-format ingest (structured, semi-structured, unstructured)
- Real-time and batch processing modes
- Built-in data quality validation and error handling
- Configurable transformation rules without custom code
ZMonitor provides real-time monitoring, health checking, and alerting for complex distributed systems in defense environments. Designed for classified networks, it gives operators full visibility into system performance, data flow integrity, and service availability.
- Real-time system health dashboards
- Configurable alerting thresholds and escalation rules
- Data pipeline monitoring and throughput metrics
- Designed for air-gapped and classified environments
In addition to ZIngest and ZMonitor, Zapata Technology has developed the CASCADE and LIGHTNER platforms to address specialized mission requirements. Contact us to learn more about how our products can accelerate your program.
Past Performance Highlights
Zapata Technology has delivered software engineering and systems integration solutions across multiple DoD and intelligence community programs. Our past performance demonstrates consistent, on-schedule delivery of complex software systems in classified environments.
For a complete overview of our past performance, visit our Past Performance page.
Contract Vehicles
Zapata Technology is accessible through multiple government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) and multi-award contracts that enable streamlined procurement of our software engineering services.
Quality & Security Credentials
Learn more about our full certifications and compliance posture on our Certifications page.
Partner With Zapata Technology
Whether you need a software engineering team for a new DoD program, a DevSecOps partner to modernize your CI/CD pipelines, or a subcontractor with TS/SCI facility clearance and CMMI Level 3 processes, Zapata Technology is ready to deliver.
Ready to discuss your software engineering requirements? Contact us for a capabilities briefing or explore teaming opportunities.