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Defect & Release Manager

4 - 8 years

6 - 10 Lacs

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We are seeking a highly organised and technically proficient Defect & Release Manager to oversee the end-to-end defect lifecycle and release management process for a large-scale legacy application modernisation programme. This role is pivotal in ensuring quality, traceability, and timely delivery across multiple development and testing streams.

Key Responsibilities:

Defect Management
  • Own and manage the full defect lifecycle from identification to closure.
  • Track, triage, and prioritise defects in collaboration with QA, development, and business teams.
  • Facilitate daily/weekly defect triage meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action planning.
  • Maintain a centralised defect repository with accurate status, ownership, and resolution notes.
Release Management
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage software releases across multiple environments (Dev, QA, UAT, Prod) collaborating with the DevOps Lead and Support Services.
  • Define and enforce release readiness criteria and quality gates.
  • Maintain release calendars and communicate schedules and impacts to stakeholders.
Reporting & Communication
  • Generate and distribute regular defect and release reports (daily, weekly, sprint-based).
  • Provide insights and metrics on defect trends, release stability, and quality KPIs.
  • Act as the central point of contact for defect and release-related communications.
Process & Quality Improvements
  • Continuously review and improve defect and release management processes.
  • Define and implement best practices for defect prevention and early detection.
  • Support test strategy and quality assurance initiatives with data-driven insights.
  • Contribute to retrospectives and lessons learned sessions.
Documentation
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for defect workflows, release procedures, and RCA outcomes.
  • Ensure traceability between defects, test cases, and requirements in collaboration with the Test Manager & Business Analysts.

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Diverse Lynx
Diverse Lynx

Information Technology and Staffing

Indianapolis

51-200 Employees

770 Jobs

    Key People

  • Sandeep Firke

    President
  • Navneet Kumar

    CEO

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