Release Manager
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Job Location:
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT US
Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund distribute market and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles California Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1500 game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.
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Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Release Manager to oversee and coordinate software release processes across our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background deep familiarity with SDLC CI/CD pipelines and software quality assurance practices. This role requires a meticulous individual who thrives on organization accountability and ensuring that releases are executed with precision and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the end-to-end release process ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of software updates.
- Organize and facilitate Change Approval Board (CAB) calls including scheduling timeboxing and mediating discussions.
- Validate tasks submitted for release by confirming:
- Alignment with JIRA ticket details.
- Completion of developer reviews.
- Adequate testing and QA validation.
- All release criteria have been met.
- Confirm that tasks are complete and ready before submission to CAB without assuming responsibility for chasing or closing them.
- Coordinate schedules and organize contributors around release timelines.
- Ask pertinent technical questions to validate readiness and challenge assumptions when necessary.
- Maintain release documentation and ensure compliance with established standards.
- Collaborate with development QA and operations teams to streamline release workflows.
- Continuously improve release processes introducing efficiencies and enforcing best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree (or higher) in a technical engineering field (Computer Engineering Software Engineering Electrical Engineering or equivalent).
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in software development QA or related technical roles.
- Strong understanding of SDLC CI/CD pipelines and software quality assurance methodologies.
- Proven ability to manage complex release schedules and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a natural ability to validate prioritize and structure tasks.
- Confident communicator unafraid to question deliverables and validate correctness.
- Experience with JIRA or similar task management tools.
- Strong facilitation skills for leading structured meetings and mediating discussions.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent releases.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in gaming fintech or other high-availability software environments.
- Familiarity with automation in release validation.
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and risk awareness.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead critical release processes in a dynamic innovative environment.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams across engineering QA and operations.
- A culture of accountability transparency and continuous improvement
BENEFITS:
Convenient work tools
Latest Mac workplaces additional hardware to make you more effective at work
Google Chat Gmail Google Drive Confluence Jira GitLab
Professional growth
Free trainings and participation in specialized conferences
Rich knowledge exchange within the company
More perks
Health insurance (Medical dental and optical)- Employee and dependants
Flexible hours: organize your day according to your needs and sprint & teamwork demands
No dress code
Comfortable and new office environment
The duties of this position may change from time to time so the individual and organization can achieve their results. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. By submitting your application you consent to Xsolla conducting background checks where permitted by law after the final interview stage. All checks will comply with local regulations and your information will be handled confidentially. Xsolla KL Sdn Bhd takes your privacy very seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any data received during the hiring process. Pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) Xsolla KL Sdn Bhd is mindful and committed to the protection of your personal information and your privacy. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacytoemailprotected.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
About Company
Find out how you can launch, monetize and scale your video games worldwide, with no upfront costs, using Xsolla's comprehensive suite of tools and services.
