Compliance and Release Specialist

We are looking for a Compliance and Release Specialist to play a vital role in our software development lifecycle ensuring highquality releases of Jama Software products and supporting compliance with certification programs. This position focuses on collecting collating and generating reports to maintain certifications producing the Jama Validation Kit (JVK) to document engineering due diligence and validating critical workflows for customer deployments. The specialist also supports release assurance by verifying release readiness and ensuring quality standards are met before deployment.

This role is ideal for someone who is detailoriented qualityfocused and passionate about compliance. It requires adaptability to a fastpaced environment and the ability to support diverse assessments and regulations (e.g. SOC 2 ISO 26262). The Compliance & Release Specialist identifies and reports compliance issues recommends corrective actions and collaborates with QA and engineering teams to deliver robust compliant and customerready releases.

What Youll Do:

• Collaborate with Product Management QA teams and compliance stakeholders to maintain and improve the Safety Manual Critical Workflow materials and release processes.
• Prepare and maintain control documentation (e.g. JVK Safety Manual policies procedures narratives and matrices) with process/control owners.
• Author and deliver the Jama Validation Kit (JVK) with each deployment of Jama Connect documenting compliance and quality assurance outcomes.
• Identify gaps or conflicts in release testing and validation processes working with internal stakeholders to develop effective solutions.
• Communicate program execution status testing outcomes key accomplishments and risks clearly to management and stakeholders.
• Participate in regression testing cycles collaborating with QA teams to validate release readiness and document compliance prior to deployment.
• Execute release plans including test coverage analysis defect tracking and quality gate reviews to ensure highquality deliverables.
• Verify that each release meets functional safety and performance standards by analyzing test results and coordinating with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Assist in refining QA tools scripts or automation processes to improve release validation and compliance tracking efficiency.

What Youll Bring:

• 2 years of experience in software quality compliance or release management with a focus on requirements management or SDLC products.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering highquality compliant outcomes.
• Practical experience with release testing defect management or quality assurance processes in a software development environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight managing multiple priorities in a fastpaced setting.
• Familiarity with testing tools automation frameworks or release management systems is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products particularly Excel.
• Strong time management skills to balance compliance testing and release responsibilities effectively.
• Analytical thinking skills with excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills able to convey technical and compliancerelated information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to be a collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problemsolving and process improvement.

Perks and Benefits:

• Virtual first and culturally diverse work environment spanning 8 countries.
• Ambitious and fun work with a chance to define distinct companyshaping tangible contributions.
• Flexible time off and leave programs crafted to meet the needs for your rejuvenation and extra support to cope with life events with a quarterly $75 wellness reimbursement.
• Comprehensive and affordable medical dental and vision plans with pretax savings accounts and a generous 401(k) employer match.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave to bond with your new family member.
• Emphasis on learning and development at all levels with a subscription to LinkedIn Learning.

At Jama Software we welcome passionate individuals who have the unrestricted right to work in the United States including natural citizens and Green Card holders and reside in eligible states to join our team.

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