We are seeking a Release Manager to oversee coordinate and deliver software releases across multiple environments. This role ensures highquality reliable deployment of software changes and supports continuous improvement in release processes.
Key Responsibilities
Release Coordination & Delivery
- Plan schedule and manage releases across development test and production environments.
- Coordinate with development QA and architecture teams to guarantee smooth and timely release delivery.
- Support and execute releases in test and live environments.
- Maintain the stability and configuration of multiple test environments.
- Ensure release artefacts approvals and communications are completed as required.
Technical Operations & Issue Management
- Troubleshoot and resolve build deployment and environment-level issues.
- Distinguish between code defects vs. configuration/deployment problems.
- Conduct rootcause analysis and manage incident or bugtracking tickets.
- Support CI/CD processes and pipelines (e.g. GitLab).
- Perform maintenance tasks outside core hours if needed for critical systems.
- Drive improvements to release processes environment stability and delivery efficiency.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with developers testers team leads and project managers.
- Keep stakeholders updated on release progress risks blockers and timelines.
- Participate in peer reviews and quality checkpoints.
- Share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Governance & Documentation
- Maintain and update release-related documentation user stories technical notes and deployment logs.
- Ensure Jira and related tracking tools are consistently updated.
- Support project management activities such as reporting tracking and risk/issue management.
Qualifications :
Experience Level
- Suitable for earlycareer professionals with 03 years of experience in release management software development systems engineering or related technical roles.
Required Skills
- Java
- Spring
- SQL
- Relational Databases (Ingres/VectorWise)
- Unit/Integration Testing
- JUnit
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
- Experience working in standardsdriven environments
- Ability to collaborate with developers testers and technical leads
- Familiarity with SDLC including Waterfall and Agile
- Experience troubleshooting UNIXbased systems
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Desirable Skills
- Angular
- Web Services
- Cobol
- Salt
- UNIX (advanced)
- WebLogic
- XML
- Mule
- ETL technologies
- GitLab
- Jenkins
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.
#LI-EB1
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
We are seeking a Release Manager to oversee coordinate and deliver software releases across multiple environments. This role ensures highquality reliable deployment of software changes and supports continuous improvement in release processes.Key ResponsibilitiesRelease Coordination & DeliveryPlan sc...
We are seeking a Release Manager to oversee coordinate and deliver software releases across multiple environments. This role ensures highquality reliable deployment of software changes and supports continuous improvement in release processes.
Key Responsibilities
Release Coordination & Delivery
- Plan schedule and manage releases across development test and production environments.
- Coordinate with development QA and architecture teams to guarantee smooth and timely release delivery.
- Support and execute releases in test and live environments.
- Maintain the stability and configuration of multiple test environments.
- Ensure release artefacts approvals and communications are completed as required.
Technical Operations & Issue Management
- Troubleshoot and resolve build deployment and environment-level issues.
- Distinguish between code defects vs. configuration/deployment problems.
- Conduct rootcause analysis and manage incident or bugtracking tickets.
- Support CI/CD processes and pipelines (e.g. GitLab).
- Perform maintenance tasks outside core hours if needed for critical systems.
- Drive improvements to release processes environment stability and delivery efficiency.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with developers testers team leads and project managers.
- Keep stakeholders updated on release progress risks blockers and timelines.
- Participate in peer reviews and quality checkpoints.
- Share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Governance & Documentation
- Maintain and update release-related documentation user stories technical notes and deployment logs.
- Ensure Jira and related tracking tools are consistently updated.
- Support project management activities such as reporting tracking and risk/issue management.
Qualifications :
Experience Level
- Suitable for earlycareer professionals with 03 years of experience in release management software development systems engineering or related technical roles.
Required Skills
- Java
- Spring
- SQL
- Relational Databases (Ingres/VectorWise)
- Unit/Integration Testing
- JUnit
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
- Experience working in standardsdriven environments
- Ability to collaborate with developers testers and technical leads
- Familiarity with SDLC including Waterfall and Agile
- Experience troubleshooting UNIXbased systems
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Desirable Skills
- Angular
- Web Services
- Cobol
- Salt
- UNIX (advanced)
- WebLogic
- XML
- Mule
- ETL technologies
- GitLab
- Jenkins
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.
#LI-EB1
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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