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Remote release engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed software teams, and cloud-native companies in sectors like fintech, SaaS, and enterprise technology. Employers hiring remotely right now include VetsEZ, Miratech, and Rippling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are currently looking for a Junior Software Engineer – Security Release Engineering for a 100% remote position supporting a large federal government healthcare modernization project. This role will support the Security Release Engineering (SecRel) team by developing automation, integrations, APIs, and secure delivery tooling that improve developer experience, strengthen software supply chain security, and reduce manual release and compliance activities. The engineer will work across DevSecOps, GitOps, cloud-native platforms, and cybersecurity technologies.
The selected candidate will work in a collaborative engineering environment alongside software engineers, architects, platform teams, and cybersecurity specialists, supporting CI/CD workflows, Kubernetes-based deployments, security validation, and automated release processes across Azure and AWS environments.
The candidate must reside within the continental US.
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 while collaborating with engineering, platform, architecture, and cybersecurity teams.
- Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project.
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 with the ability to investigate software build, deployment, integration, and security pipeline issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across software engineering, platform, architecture, and cybersecurity teams.
Additional Qualifications
- 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 the Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal healthcare environments is a plus.
Security Clearance Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- All selected candidates must successfully complete a background check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Government/Public Trust clearance, including required fingerprinting, when required for the position.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401k with Employer Match
- PTO + Federal Holidays
- Corporate Laptop
- Training Opportunities
- Remote Opportunity
VetsEZ is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
We are currently looking for a Junior Software Engineer – Security Release Engineering for a 100% remote position supporting a large federal government healthcare modernization project. This role will support the Security Release Engineering (SecRel) team by developing automation, integrations, APIs, and secure delivery tooling that improve developer experience, strengthen software supply chain security, and reduce manual release and compliance activities. The engineer will work across DevSecOps, GitOps, cloud-native platforms, and cybersecurity technologies.
The selected candidate will work in a collaborative engineering environment alongside software engineers, architects, platform teams, and cybersecurity specialists, supporting CI/CD workflows, Kubernetes-based deployments, security validation, and automated release processes across Azure and AWS environments.
The candidate must reside within the continental US.
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 while collaborating with engineering, platform, architecture, and cybersecurity teams.
- Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project.
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 with the ability to investigate software build, deployment, integration, and security pipeline issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across software engineering, platform, architecture, and cybersecurity teams.
Additional Qualifications
- 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 the Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal healthcare environments is a plus.
Security Clearance Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- All selected candidates must successfully complete a background check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Government/Public Trust clearance, including required fingerprinting, when required for the position.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401k with Employer Match
- PTO + Federal Holidays
- Corporate Laptop
- Training Opportunities
- Remote Opportunity
VetsEZ is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote release engineer jobs.
- Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI
- Proficiency with containerization and orchestration platforms including Docker and Kubernetes
- Scripting ability in at least one language such as Python, Bash, or Groovy for build and release automation
- Familiarity with version control workflows, branching strategies, and merge pipeline governance in Git
- Experience with artifact management tools such as Nexus or Artifactory and release versioning standards
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Tips for Your Remote Release Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
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Showcase your async communication skills
Remote release engineer teams run on written handoffs and documentation. Include examples of runbooks, incident postmortems, or release notes you've authored. Remote hiring managers look for engineers who communicate change clearly without needing a meeting.
Build a visible CI/CD portfolio
Remote employers can't watch you work, so your public projects do the talking. Publish pipelines, deployment configurations, or automation scripts on a code-hosting platform and link to them directly in your application materials.
Target remote-first engineering cultures
Companies built around distributed teams hire release engineers differently than firms adapting to remote work. Look for organizations with mature asynchronous workflows, documented deployment processes, and engineering blogs that signal a culture of written-first collaboration.
Remote Release Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote release engineer job?
Focus on companies with distributed engineering teams, since they hire release engineers remotely most consistently. Remote employers screen for strong async communication, self-direction, and hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code tools, and deployment automation. Candidates who can document their release processes clearly and work across time zones without hand-holding stand out in remote hiring.
Which companies hire remote release engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote release engineers include VetsEZ, Miratech, and Rippling, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote release engineer roles tend to cluster at remote-first software companies, cloud infrastructure firms, and distributed product teams across fintech, SaaS, and enterprise technology.
Can you get a remote release engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level release engineer roles are harder to land because you're expected to troubleshoot independently from day one. Your best path is building a portfolio of personal or open-source CI/CD projects, earning a relevant certification in tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions, and targeting smaller remote-first startups that invest more in onboarding junior engineers.
Do you need a degree for remote release engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated experience with release pipelines, deployment tooling, and infrastructure automation than a specific credential. A strong portfolio, contributed open-source work, or professional certifications in DevOps and cloud platforms can carry as much weight as a degree for remote release engineer roles.
Which industries hire the most remote release engineers?
Most remote release engineer openings sit in Technology & Software and Manufacturing, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed engineering teams shipping software continuously, which makes release engineers a core hire rather than an optional one.
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