Defect & Release Manager
Defect & Release Manager
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Job Description
We are seeking a highly organised and technically proficient Defect & Release Manager to oversee the end-to-end defect lifecycle and release management process for a large-scale legacy application modernisation programme. This role is pivotal in ensuring quality traceability and timely delivery across multiple development and testing streams.
Key Responsibilities:
Defect Management
- Own and manage the full defect lifecycle from identification to closure.
- Track triage and prioritise defects in collaboration with QA development and business teams.
- Facilitate daily/weekly defect triage meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ensure timely Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action planning.
- Maintain a centralised defect repository with accurate status ownership and resolution notes.
Release Management
- Plan coordinate and manage software releases across multiple environments (Dev QA UAT Prod) collaborating with the DevOps Lead and Support Services.
- Define and enforce release readiness criteria and quality gates.
- Maintain release calendars and communicate schedules and impacts to stakeholders.
Reporting & Communication
- Generate and distribute regular defect and release reports (daily weekly sprint-based).
- Provide insights and metrics on defect trends release stability and quality KPIs.
- Act as the central point of contact for defect and release-related communications.
Process & Quality Improvements
- Continuously review and improve defect and release management processes.
- Define and implement best practices for defect prevention and early detection.
- Support test strategy and quality assurance initiatives with data-driven insights.
- Contribute to retrospectives and lessons learned sessions.
Documentation
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for defect workflows release procedures and RCA outcomes.
- Ensure traceability between defects test cases and requirements in collaboration with the Test Manager & Business Analysts.
Qualifications :
- 9 years of proven experience in defect and release management within large-scale enterprise programmes.
- Strong understanding of SDLC STLC and Agile/Waterfall hybrid delivery models.
- Experience with legacy-to-modern technology migrations (VB4/6 to .NET preferred).
- Proficiency with defect tracking tools (e.g. Azure DevOps JIRA).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release automation tools.RG1
- Excellent facilitation coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- ITIL ISTQB or Agile certifications. (Desirable)
- Experience with metrics dashboards (e.g. Power BI). (Desirable)
- Background in software development or QA is a plus. (Desirable)
Attributes:
Communication: You possess strong communication skills and can build and maintain a culture of honesty & integrity. You can interact effectively with both technical and non-technical users.
No Ego: You can embrace the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company and client. You commit time focus and energy to develop others by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.
Additional Information :
At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being professional growth and financial stability.
One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.
We prioritise the health and safety of our employees providing private medical and life insurance coverage as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat.
Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our companys profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly a programme designed to support professional growth.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
