What are the responsibilities and job description for the Release Engineer position at Specialist Staffing Group?
Release engineering could be central to how modern infrastructure teams move software from development through to production reliably. This opportunity could invite experienced Release Engineers to register for future contract roles where coordinating CI/CD pipelines, managing containerized deployments, and automating infrastructure changes form the core of the work.
Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.
About the opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Release Engineer positions within cloud infrastructure and DevOps environments. Roles of this type could sit within teams responsible for orchestrating deployment pipelines, managing release cycles, and ensuring system reliability across containerized and cloud-native infrastructure. The work could involve partnering with development and operations teams to automate release processes, reduce deployment friction, and maintain the stability of production environments running on modern cloud platforms.
Typical role overview
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Type: Contract · Full-time
- Rate: $720 - $960 per day
- Focus: Cloud infrastructure · CI/CD automation · containerization and orchestration
What you would do
Typical responsibilities could include:
- Designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate code builds, testing, and deployment workflows
- Managing container orchestration and deployment processes using Kubernetes and Docker
- Building and refining infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform to provision and manage cloud resources
- Coordinating release cycles and deployment schedules across development and production environments
- Monitoring system performance, reliability, and deployment health; troubleshooting issues as they arise
- Collaborating with engineering teams to streamline release processes and reduce manual intervention
- Documenting release procedures, runbooks, and deployment processes for team consistency
- Contributing to improvements in automation, tooling, and infrastructure reliability
What you could bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
- 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in Release Engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure roles
- Strong expertise with Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform in production environments
- Working knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices; hands-on experience with Jenkins or equivalent platforms
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and manage automated deployment pipelines
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Solid understanding of infrastructure monitoring, logging, and system reliability practices
- Comfort with scripting and automation languages; Linux system administration experience
- Authorization to work in the United States
Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate, Docker Certified Associate, or Jenkins Certified Engineer could strengthen your profile.
What roles of this type could offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
- Hands-on work with modern cloud infrastructure, containerization, and automation technologies
- Opportunity to influence how teams move code to production reliably and efficiently
- Exposure to complex release and deployment challenges in dynamic cloud environments
- Potential for skill development in emerging DevOps practices and cloud-native tooling
- Collaborative work alongside engineering teams and infrastructure stakeholders
- Contract flexibility and day-rate compensation ($720 - $960 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications)
About Specialist Staffing Group
We connect experienced infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps professionals with forward-thinking organizations tackling complex technical challenges. Our focus is matching talented Release Engineers and DevOps specialists with roles where reliability, automation, and technical excellence drive impact.
How to register interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
Salary : $720 - $960