Junior Software Engineer – Security Release Engineering

Posted 15hrs ago

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Junior Software Engineer building SecRel automation for VetsEZ’s federal healthcare modernization project. Developing secure APIs, GitOps workflows, and Kubernetes-based release tooling across Azure and AWS.

Responsibilities:

  • Build software solutions and automation that streamline security and release engineering processes
  • Develop integrations across developer platforms, source control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and application security tools
  • Create and maintain APIs, scripts, and automation services that reduce manual release, security, and compliance activities
  • Implement and maintain GitOps workflows supporting application and platform deployments in Kubernetes environments
  • Support secure software delivery, automated compliance validation, software supply chain security, and release readiness activities
  • Troubleshoot build, deployment, integration, and security pipeline issues
  • Collaborate with engineering, platform, architecture, and cybersecurity teams
  • Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and project success

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Hands-on software development or automation experience using JavaScript and Python
  • Working knowledge of Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
  • Understanding of Secure Software Development Life Cycle (Secure SDLC) methodologies, DevSecOps principles, GitOps practices, and secure software delivery
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for investigating software build, deployment, integration, and security pipeline issues
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across software engineering, platform, architecture, and cybersecurity teams
  • Experience with CI/CD and developer tooling such as GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Docker, and Kubernetes environments including AKS or EKS
  • Exposure to Java/Spring Boot, React.js, Azure, AWS, Kong API Gateway, Terraform, and Datadog
  • Familiarity with SAST design, software supply chain security, or Fortify, Aqua Security, or Prisma Cloud
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Must successfully complete a background check
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Government/Public Trust clearance, including required fingerprinting, when required
  • Sponsorship is not offered

Benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • PTO + Federal Holidays
  • Corporate Laptop
  • Training Opportunities
  • Remote Opportunity