Junior Software Engineer – Security Release Engineering (SecRel)

TL;DR

Junior Software Engineer – Security Release Engineering (SecRel) (DevSecOps/Kubernetes): Building automation, integrations, APIs, and secure delivery tooling for a federal healthcare modernization project with an accent on developer experience, software supply chain security, and automated compliance. Focus on implementing GitOps workflows, troubleshooting CI/CD and security pipelines, and strengthening release processes across Azure and AWS environments.

Location: 100% remote, but candidates must reside in the continental United States; locations listed include Dallas, TX and Philadelphia, PA.

Company

hirify.global delivers technology solutions for federal government healthcare modernization projects.

What you will do

• Build automation and software solutions that streamline security and release engineering processes.
• Develop integrations across developer platforms, source control, CI/CD pipelines, and application security tools.
• Create and maintain APIs, scripts, and automation services that reduce manual release, security, and compliance work.
• Implement and maintain GitOps workflows for Kubernetes-based application and platform deployments.
• Support secure software delivery, automated compliance validation, software supply chain security, and release readiness.
• Troubleshoot build, deployment, integration, and security pipeline issues with engineering, platform, architecture, and cybersecurity teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on software development or automation experience with JavaScript and Python.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Understanding of Secure SDLC methodologies, DevSecOps principles, GitOps practices, and secure software delivery.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must pass a background check and be able to obtain and maintain a Government/Public Trust clearance, including fingerprinting when required.

Nice to have

• Experience with GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Docker, AKS, or EKS.
• Exposure to Java/Spring Boot, React, Azure, AWS, Kong API Gateway, Terraform, or Datadog.
• Familiarity with SAST, software supply chain security, Fortify, Aqua Security, or Prisma Cloud.
• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal healthcare environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity within the continental United States.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and federal holidays.
• Corporate laptop and training opportunities.