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Release Manager

Office in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Gurgaon
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We are seeking an experienced Release Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in establishing and managing release processes, particularly in environments utilizing DevOps CI/CD. This role requires a strategic thinker who can efficiently collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software deployments.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage release processes tailored to our organization's needs
  • Coordinate with development, testing, and operations teams to ensure smooth and timely delivery of software products
  • Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of release activities, including defining the scope of each release
  • Monitor and manage risks related to the release process, proactively addressing any issues that might impact deployment schedules or quality
  • Maintain documentation for release procedures, dependencies, and notifications; ensure compliance with internal audit requirements
  • Continuously evaluate and improve release management strategies to enhance productivity and minimize errors
  • Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go decisions
  • Provide guidance and support to junior team members and foster a collaborative team environment
Requirements
  • 10-15 years of experience in release management, DevOps, or similar roles in a high-paced software delivery environment
  • Proficiency in CI/CD workflows and release orchestration
  • Background in risk assessment and impact analysis with flexibility to use various mitigation strategies
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle and deployment methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
  • Showcase of leadership skills with proven experience managing cross-functional teams and initiatives
  • Familiarity with creating and maintaining release documentation to align with audit and compliance standards
  • Capability to work with tools and technologies such as Jenkins, GitHub/GitLab, and Bitbucket in a release management capacity
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with AWS, CircleCI, and TerraformCloud for release orchestration in cloud environments
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization processes within CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience handling advanced CI/CD configurations and optimizations across various tools and systems