Release Manager (Only on W2)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 Year(s)

Skills

Agile
Amazon Web Services
Attention To Detail
Change Management
CircleCI
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Science
Conflict Resolution
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Development Testing
Docker
Documentation
Git
GitLab
Good Clinical Practice
Google Cloud Platform
IT Service Management
ITIL
Incident Management
Information Technology
Integration Testing
JIRA
Jenkins
Kubernetes
Management
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Windows
Organized
Problem Solving
Process Improvement
Product Support
Regulatory Compliance
Release Management
Release Notes
Roadmaps
Scheduling
Scrum
Service Management
ServiceNow
Software Development
Software Development Methodology
Version Control

Job Details

Job Title: Release Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Release Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and deployment of software releases across multiple environments. The Release Manager will work closely with development, QA, DevOps, and operations teams to ensure timely and smooth delivery of software updates, infrastructure changes, and product enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Release Planning & Scheduling:

    • Plan release windows and overall release lifecycle.

    • Coordinate release content and effort based on the service roadmap, business priorities, and development timelines.

  • Release Coordination & Execution:

    • Manage end-to-end release processes including build, integration, testing, deployment, and rollback strategies.

    • Conduct release readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and deployment checklists.

  • Collaboration & Communication:

    • Communicate release details and schedules to stakeholders.

    • Work with cross-functional teams (development, QA, product, support, and operations) to track release dependencies and issues.

  • Risk & Issue Management:

    • Identify, track, and resolve release-related risks and issues.

    • Coordinate go/no-go decisions with key stakeholders.

  • Process Improvement:

    • Continuously improve release processes and tools to enhance release efficiency and reliability.

    • Implement automation for deployment and release activities in CI/CD pipelines.

  • Compliance & Documentation:

    • Maintain release documentation, change logs, and release notes.

    • Ensure all releases meet compliance and security requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in software release management or DevOps.

  • Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, CircleCI).

  • Proficiency in version control tools like Git.

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects/releases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in Agile/Scrum, ITIL, or DevOps.

  • Experience with incident and change management processes (e.g., ITSM tools like ServiceNow or Jira Service Management).

  • Background in software development or infrastructure engineering

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