Contract - Software & DevOps Engineer

This role requires a senior software engineer specializing in Java and JavaScript development to design, build, and secure enterprise-level applications and platforms. The consultant will be a key figure in enhancing software supply chain security and driving the adoption of secure development practices across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).,

• Software Engineering:
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade software solutions using Java and JavaScript
• Build scalable and secure applications based on cloud-native architectures.
• Lead code reviews and contribute to system design and technical strategy.
• Evaluate and integrate open-source technologies.
• DevSecOps & CI/CD:
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated security testing (e.g., code scanning, dependency analysis).
• Develop automation to support continuous integration, testing, and secure deployments.
• Promote Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) best practices.
• Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL):
• Champion and embed SDL practices throughout the organization.
• Conduct threat modeling, security design reviews, and support the remediation of security findings.
  
  Experience: 5+ years in enterprise software engineering.
• Core Programming: Strong hands-on proficiency in Java and JavaScript
• Architecture: Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and software design patterns.
• CI/CD: Extensive experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins).
• Security:
• Strong knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) practices and secure coding.
• Understanding of software supply chain security concepts (SBOMs, dependency management, vulnerability management).
• (Preferred) Experience with Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools and implementing DevSecOps.
• (Preferred) Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and policy-as-code.
Technologies:
• Containerization: Docker and Kubernetes.
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud., A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience a related technical field is required.
  
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