Assured

Staff Software Engineer - Release & Configuration

Assured7 months ago
Location

Remote

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 170,000 – 210,000

Level

Staff

Role

Staff Software Engineer

Posted

Aug 27, 2025

Full TimeRemoteStaff

The role

Summary

Assured is seeking a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Release & Configuration to optimize and automate the company's software delivery process. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in developing robust CI/CD pipelines, managing deployment workflows, and ensuring high-quality, reliable software releases across the insurance technology platform.

What you'll do

CI/CD Pipeline Development: Design and implement fully automated continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines to enable reliable, zero-downtime software releases.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with developers, QA, product, and SRE teams to ensure comprehensive deployment readiness and smooth release processes.
Release Management: Manage the entire Release Candidate (RC) lifecycle, validating builds for quality, stability, and compliance across different environments.
Environment Configuration: Maintain consistent and optimized environment configurations across development, staging, and production infrastructure.
Deployment Process Optimization: Define and continuously refine deployment, rollback, and verification processes to safeguard production environments.
Technical Mentorship: Guide and mentor engineering teams on best practices in release management, automation, and operational excellence.

What we look for

Technical

CI/CD ToolsAdvanced proficiency with GitLab CI/CD and comprehensive automated testing integrations
ContainerizationDemonstrated expertise with Docker and Kubernetes deployment strategies
Cloud InfrastructureDeep working knowledge of AWS services and cloud infrastructure management

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

Experience

Release EngineeringMinimum 5+ years of experience in release engineering, DevOps, or application deployment roles
Version ControlProven expertise in advanced Git workflows, branching strategies, and rollback planning

Skills

Required skills

TypeScriptStrong understanding of TypeScript-based application architectures and deployment workflows
DevOps PracticesComprehensive knowledge of modern DevOps methodologies and continuous delivery principles
Infrastructure as CodeExperience with infrastructure automation and configuration management techniques

Nice to have

ObservabilityExperience with advanced observability tools and performance monitoring platforms
Security ComplianceUnderstanding of software release security protocols and compliance requirements

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 170,000 – 210,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Health Insurance

Platinum-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity Compensation

Competitive salary with additional equity package

Retirement Plan

401(k) with 3% company contribution, regardless of employee contribution

Paid Time Off

Unlimited PTO with paid holidays

Work From Home

Remote work with monthly phone stipend and home office benefits

Family Benefits

Comprehensive maternity and paternity leave

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Recruiter interview to assess background and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Assessment — Comprehensive evaluation of technical skills and release engineering expertise
  3. 3
    Hiring Manager Interview — In-depth discussion of experience, problem-solving approach, and team collaboration
  4. 4
    Final Panel Interview — Collaborative interview with potential team members and senior engineering leadership
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Assured is a software company that provides enterprise security and compliance solutions, helping organizations protect their data and systems. The company offers software tools and services designed to assist businesses in managing security vulnerabilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and reducing operational risk. Assured serves a broad range of organizations across various industries that require robust cybersecurity and compliance management capabilities.

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Tech Stack

Languages
TypeScript
Tools
GitLab CI/CDDockerKubernetes
Other
AWS
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