The IT Release Engineer is responsible for managing and automating the release process of software applications and system updates. This role ensures that releases are delivered efficiently, reliably, and with minimal disruption to operations, while adhering to best practices in software development and deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Release Planning: Collaborate with development and operations teams to plan and schedule releases, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business objectives.
• Automation: Design and implement automated release processes and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment activities and reduce manual intervention.
• Build Management: Manage build processes, ensuring that code is compiled and packaged correctly for deployment.
• Testing Coordination: Work with QA teams to ensure that applications are thoroughly tested prior to release, facilitating user acceptance testing (UAT) as needed.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of release processes, including release notes, deployment guides, and rollback procedures.
• Incident Management: Monitor releases for any issues post-deployment, coordinating with relevant teams to resolve incidents swiftly.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements, implementing best practices to optimize release management and deployment processes.

Tasks Responsibilities

• Plan and implement releases of new or updated services.
• Coordinate with technical teams, support, and QA.
• Create release schedules and ensure compliance with policies.
• Manage risks and rollback plans associated with releases.
• Document release activities and monitor post-release performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in release engineering, DevOps, or a related role.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Ansible).
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps).

Skills

• Release management and deployment strategies
• CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Work Environment

• Fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• May require occasional travel for meetings and training sessions.