We are seeking an experienced release manager on our DevOps team to schedule, plan and control our software’s development and delivery process. The ideal candidate will work with the DevOps team to make sure our deliveries are made in a timely manner and will manage both operations and development. The release manager will manage the entire release cycle including scheduling the release, coordinating across team and deploying the release as per the schedule and on budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan the release of project deliverables and release life cycle.
Communicate the project-related tasks such as plans, timelines, requirements, etc. between different teams.
Coordinate the release schedule and resources required depending upon the third-party applications, defect backlogs, planned releases, and infrastructure updates.
Identify the risks that can delay the release and manage them, such that the scope scheduled, and quality of the release are not affected.
Track the progress and find issues, if any. Always work to improve the process of release.
Make sure that the release is planned, according to the requirements and budget.
Schedule the release readiness reviews before deployment and milestone reviews after each release.
Create plans for the implementation and deployment as per the release schedule.
Plan and give weekly updates on the release activities
Make sure of the allocation of Release Engineers to every release.
Communicate with release managers from different IT departments.
Lead the Go-Live activities to deploy the software successfully.
Team up with relevant development teams responsible for building the automation tools used to develop and deploy the software.
Schedule the CAB meetings to discuss the release schedules with the team and find roadblocks, if any.
Maintain documentation related to procedures on build and release, various notifications lists, and dependencies.
Make improvements in the methodologies used for configuration management and development of software that helps to find ways to use in configuration management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of specific educational requirements.
Five (5) to seven (7) years of related professional experience.
Previous experience in implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines and automated builds and releases.
Experience with helping to define organizational processes and/or standards.
Experience working in Agile Scrum software development environments.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical speakers.
Scripting/tools experience preferred.
Experience with SCM tools (such as Git).
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to lead projects and work collaboratively across different departments and teams.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.

Why Join Us?

Code Willing is at the forefront of financial technology innovation, offering a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact our success. We value professional growth, providing opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $113,423.00 - $120,104.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Vision insurance

Compensation package:

Yearly pay

Experience level:

5 years

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

How many years of CI/CD experience do you have?

Ability to Relocate:

New Orleans, LA 70130: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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