Senior Release Engineer
Company: Vets Hired
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 Plan, coordinate, and execute recurring
software release cycles Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD
pipelines for mission-critical applications Automate build, test,
and deployment processes across secure environments Collaborate
with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure release
readiness Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve release-related issues
to minimize risk and downtime Document release processes and
provide guidance and best practices to engineering teams Required
Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering,
or a related field Five or more years of experience in release
engineering, DevOps, or build/release management Strong knowledge
of CI/CD tools and platforms Experience with containerization and
orchestration technologies Proficiency in scripting languages such
as Python, Bash, or PowerShell Excellent problem-solving,
organizational, and communication skills Experience working in
secure, mission-critical environments Ability to obtain and
maintain a Top Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications
Active Top Secret security clearance Experience supporting
Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, and Security as Code
practices Expertise with modern CI/CD pipelines, tools, and
software factory environments Knowledge of secure software
development methodologies and security-first infrastructure design
Familiarity with security standards and compliance frameworks such
as NIST and STIGs Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams using
collaboration and tracking tools
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