Staff Software Engineer - Release & Configuration (Remote)
About the Role
Assured is on a mission to modernize insurance, and we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Release & Configuration to join our dynamic team. This remote Staff Software Engineer position places you at the heart of our deployment process, where you will automate, optimize, and ensure that every release runs flawlessly from development to production. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our software delivery practices, making a significant impact on our operations.
What You'll Do
- Build and evolve fully automated CI/CD pipelines for reliable, zero-downtime releases.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, QA, product, and SRE teams to ensure deployment readiness.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex release and environment issues, driving root-cause solutions.
- Own the Release Candidate (RC) lifecycle, validating builds for quality, stability, and compliance.
- Define and refine deployment, rollback, and verification processes to safeguard production.
- Mentor and guide engineers on best practices for release management and automation.
- Manage and maintain consistent environment configurations across dev, staging, and production.
- Lead emergency and out-of-cycle deployments with confidence and precision.
- Facilitate Go/No-Go reviews, balancing technical readiness and business priorities.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in release engineering, DevOps, or application deployment.
- Proven expertise with GitLab CI/CD, Git, and automated testing integrations.
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Deep familiarity with AWS services and infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of TypeScript-based applications and modern deployment workflows.
- Expertise in version control, branching strategies, and rollback planning.
- Experience with observability tools and performance optimization.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and equity package!
- Comprehensive Health Care: Access to multiple medical plans with an HSA option and minimal out-of-pocket expenses. Certain plans covered 100%.
- Dental and Vision Insurance: We protect those pearly whites and ensure everyone can see clearly.
- Life Insurance: Provided at no cost to you.
- Paid Time Off: Uncapped vacation days and paid holidays.
- Family Leave: Maternity and paternity leave options.
- Financial Wellness: 401(k) contribution with Assured contributing 3% of your income, even if you don't contribute.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care FSAs for pre-tax flexible spending.
This remote Staff Software Engineer position at Assured offers a unique opportunity to shape software delivery in the InsurTech industry with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in GitLab CI/CD with hands-on experience in automating deployment pipelines, ensuring smooth transitions from development to production, while leveraging tools like Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
Strong ability to troubleshoot and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, demonstrating a proactive approach to managing resources and ensuring scalability and reliability in a fully remote work environment.
Deep understanding of TypeScript and automated testing frameworks, coupled with a mindset focused on observability and performance monitoring, enabling the identification and resolution of issues before they impact deployment.
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