Junior Software Engineer – Security Release Engineering (SecRel)

Stie Yai; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with Employer Match

PTO plus Federal Holidays

Corporate Laptop

Training Opportunities

Remote Work Opportunity

Job summary

Stie Yai is seeking a skilled engineer to build software and automation for security and release engineering. You will integrate across platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and security tools, creating APIs and automation to reduce manual work and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include implementing GitOps for Kubernetes deployments, enabling secure software delivery, and troubleshooting complex pipelines with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• Hands-on development/automation with JavaScript and Python.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Terraform IaC.
• Understanding of Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, GitOps, and secure software delivery.
• Strong troubleshooting and collaboration across teams.
• Experience with GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to cloud tech like Azure/AWS and APIs (Kong).
• Familiarity with security platforms and federal healthcare environments is a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Government/Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build software solutions and automation to streamline security and release engineering processes.
• Develop integrations across platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and security tools.
• Create APIs, scripts, and automation services to reduce manual release and compliance tasks.
• Implement and maintain GitOps workflows for Kubernetes deployments.
• Support secure software delivery and release readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot build, deployment, and security pipeline issues with cross-team collaboration.
• Take on additional tasks to support team objectives.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

GitOps

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitHub Enterprise

GitHub Actions

Argo CD

Docker

AKS/EKS

Azure

AWS

Kong API Gateway

Datadog

Fortify/Aqua/Prisma Cloud

Job description

Your Role

Here\'s what you will be doing:

• Build software solutions and automation to 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 to 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 while collaborating with engineering, platform, architecture, and cybersecurity teams.
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure project success.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline, or equivalent 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), DevSecOps principles, GitOps practices, and secure software delivery.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for software build, deployment, integration, and security pipeline issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively 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 application and cloud technologies such as Java/Spring Boot, React.js, Azure, AWS, Kong API Gateway, Terraform, and Datadog.
• Familiarity with SAST design, software supply chain security, or security platforms such as Fortify, Aqua Security, or Prisma Cloud; experience supporting federal healthcare environments is a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Government/Public Trust clearance, including background check and fingerprinting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO plus Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training Opportunities
• Remote Work Opportunity