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Senior Release Engineer
Job description
Job Summary
This role supports an Agile development team delivering web-based microservices for command and control of space operations within a secure, containerized environment. The position is responsible for planning and executing release cycles, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring reliable, secure delivery of mission-critical applications through close collaboration with development, QA, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan, coordinate, and execute recurring software release cycles
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Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical applications
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Automate build, test, and deployment processes across secure environments
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Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure release readiness
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Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve release-related issues to minimize risk and downtime
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Document release processes and provide guidance and best practices to engineering teams
Required Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
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Five or more years of experience in release engineering, DevOps, or build/release management
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Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools and platforms
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Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies
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Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
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Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
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Experience working in secure, mission-critical environments
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
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Active Top Secret security clearance
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Experience supporting Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, and Security as Code practices
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Expertise with modern CI/CD pipelines, tools, and software factory environments
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Knowledge of secure software development methodologies and security-first infrastructure design
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Familiarity with security standards and compliance frameworks such as NIST and STIGs
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Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams using collaboration and tracking tools
