Junior Software Engineer – Security Release Engineering

VetsEZ

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.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development and automation, particularly with JavaScript and Python, while implementing secure software delivery and compliance practices. Proficient in CI/CD processes, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform to enhance security and streamline release engineering.

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JavaScript DevelopmentPython AutomationKubernetes ManagementCI/CD Pipeline ExperienceSecure Software Development Life Cycle

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAutomationAPI CreationScriptingTroubleshootingInfrastructure as CodeSecure SDLCDevSecOps PrinciplesGitOps PracticesAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GitHub EnterpriseGitHub ActionsArgo CDDockerTerraformDatadogKong API GatewayAWSAzureReact.js

Industry Keywords

Software Supply Chain SecuritySAST DesignFortifyAqua SecurityPrisma CloudGovernment/Public Trust ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerJavaJavaScriptKubernetesPythonReactSDLCSpringSpring BootSpringBootTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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