Release Manager

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an experienced Release Manager to oversee and manage the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases across multiple environments and deployment sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps, CI/CD, and software delivery lifecycle management, ensuring smooth, timely, and high-quality releases.

Role & responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all activities related to the release process across development, QA, staging, and production environments.
• Develop and maintain the release calendar.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure release readiness and risk mitigation.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Establish and enforce release governance, including version control and release documentation.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance release efficiency and reliability.
• Serve as the point of contact for all release-related communications and escalations.
• Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements during deployment and release cycles.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in software release management, DevOps, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Experience in risk management and release planning for complex enterprise applications.
• Hands-on knowledge of version control systems (Git) and build tools (Angular, .NET).
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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