Site Reliability Engineer - SRE

About the Role

This role centered on package upgrades, dependency remediation, patching, and distributed microservice updates. Engineers will work hands‑on across Java (Spring Boot), Ember.js, OS‑level components, and repository maintenance to implement security fixes quickly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform Java (Spring Boot) version upgrades and dependency remediation across multiple services.
• Update and remediate vulnerabilities in Ember.js front‑end applications.
• Execute OS‑level patching and package updates in coordination with DevOps and infrastructure teams.
• Conduct large‑scale repository maintenance, updating dependencies and pushing changes across ~100 microservice repositories.
• Identify, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities identified through security scans.
• Work across distributed microservices to ensure compatibility and stability after upgrades.
• Validate changes through testing and support deployment of remediated services.
• Collaborate with security and DevOps teams to meet accelerated remediation targets.
• Maintain documentation of changes and remediation activities for compliance tracking.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• MUST have active or previous approved public trust clearance, preferably issued from GSA.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Java (Spring Boot) and dependency management (Maven/Gradle).
• Experience updating or maintaining Ember.js or similar front‑end frameworks.
• Experience working in microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with vulnerability remediation processes, including dependency upgrades and patch management.
• Experience performing package upgrades across distributed repositories.
• Comfort working in execution‑focused, fast‑paced environments with defined deadlines.
• Proficiency with Git and repository workflows (branching, pull requests, version updates).

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to Python.
• Relational Database Service experience (preferably Postgres).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes.
• Experience working in compliance‑driven or federal environments.
• Familiarity with automated vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Snyk, Veracode, Dependabot, etc.).
• Experience supporting ATO or security‑driven remediation initiatives.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full‑time
• Pay: $140,000.00 – $145,000.00 per year
• Work Location: Remote

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance