Release Manager

Overview

Hybrid
$60 - $70
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - 2 Year(s)

Skills

development
testing
production
Jira
Jenkins
Azure DevOps
GitLab

Job Details

Job Title: Release Manager

Location: Dallas, Texas

Job Type: [Contract]

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Release Manager to join our team. The Release Manager will be responsible for managing the end-to-end process of software releases, ensuring that releases are delivered on time, within scope, and with the highest quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of release management processes, as well as experience working with cross-functional teams to coordinate, schedule, and deploy software updates, patches, and new features.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Release Planning & Coordination:

    • Lead the planning and coordination of all software releases, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
    • Collaborate with development, QA, operations, and product management teams to define release schedules and ensure resource availability.
    • Create and maintain release calendars, ensuring all stakeholders are informed about upcoming releases and changes.

  • Release Deployment:

    • Manage the deployment of software releases across multiple environments (development, testing, production).
    • Ensure that all releases are properly tested, packaged, and deployed, minimizing disruptions to business operations.
    • Coordinate rollback and recovery plans in case of deployment failures.

    • Process Improvement:

      • Continuously evaluate and improve release management processes, workflows, and tools to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
      • Monitor and enforce release management best practices, ensuring compliance with company standards.

      • Stakeholder Communication:

        • Serve as the primary point of contact for all release-related activities, providing regular updates to key stakeholders.
        • Communicate potential risks and issues associated with releases and recommend solutions to mitigate impacts.
        • Provide post-release support, including monitoring and resolving any post-deployment issues.

        • Documentation & Reporting:

          • Maintain detailed release notes, documentation, and status reports for each release cycle.
          • Track and report on release metrics to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.

          • Risk & Issue Management:

            • Identify, assess, and manage risks related to software releases, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies.
            • Address and resolve issues that may arise during the release process, ensuring minimal impact on users and business operations.
              • Required Qualifications:
              • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
              • Proven experience as a Release Manager, Software Release Engineer, or similar role in IT operations or software development.
              • Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
              • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and release management tools (e.g., Jira, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab, etc.).
              • Familiarity with automation tools and deployment pipelines.
              • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
              • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
              • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
              Preferred Qualifications:
              • Certification in Release Management (e.g., ITIL, Scrum Master) is a plus.
              • Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
              • Knowledge of CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) practices and tools.
              • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Splunk, New Relic, Nagios).
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