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Release Engineer

Valarian
Location
London
Posted
29 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4+ years of professional experience in Release Engineering, DevOps, Platform Engineering, or SRE with a focus on secure software delivery pipelines
  • Deep Cloud-Native & Kubernetes Expertise
  • Air-Gapped / Heterogeneous Deployment Experience
  • Supply Chain Security Fluency
  • CI/CD & GitOps Mastery
  • Strong Scripting/Coding Skills in Go, Python, Bash, or Rust
Nice to have
  • Prior experience working in dual-use, Defense, Government, Cyber Security, or Regulated Enterprise environments
  • SC or DV clearance eligibility in the UK
  • Experience with cryptographic key management and code-signing infrastructure
  • Familiarity with zero-trust networking tools and Kubernetes security operators
What the job really is

As a Release Engineer at Valarian Technologies, you will manage the delivery pipelines and release lifecycle for the Acra platform, ensuring secure and reliable deployments across various environments. Your responsibilities include building CI/CD pipelines, architecting air-gapped packaging solutions, enforcing software supply chain security, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance developer velocity and compliance. This role emphasizes secure software delivery in high-consequence environments, requiring a strong focus on cryptographic verification and operational resiliency.

Benefits
  • Equity
  • A competitive salary
  • Employer pension contributions
  • Private health insurance
  • Hybrid work setup
  • Rewarding company retreats and meetups
Things to weigh
  • The role involves working in high-consequence environments which may add pressure
  • No specific salary range mentioned in the posting
  • The position requires a strong focus on security and compliance, which may limit flexibility in deployment practices
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