Release Manager (Salesforce)

Due to the secure nature of some of our programmes, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position with some client site attendance needed for meetings in Belfast., In this role, you will take ownership of managing Salesforce environments and leading the end-to-end release lifecycle, ensuring stable, secure, and efficient deployments across Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Heroku platforms. You will work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to coordinate releases, resolve environment challenges, and implement robust DevOps practices that enable continuous delivery and high system reliability.

You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement, enhancing automation, and guiding teams on best practices, while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful delivery outcomes.

• Manage & Optimise development, test, and production environments

• Plan & Coordinate release schedules to ensure minimal disruption

• Implement & Enhance CI/CD pipelines using Copado, Jenkins, or Bitbucket Pipelines

• Collaborate & Align with cross-functional teams across development, QA, and operations

• Monitor & Improve system performance using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK

• Champion & Embed DevOps best practices across delivery teams

• Troubleshoot & Resolve environment and release-related issues

• Support & Deliver cloud-based deployments across Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Heroku

• Engage & Communicate effectively with stakeholders on release progress and risks

• Drive & Innovate continuous improvement initiatives across the release lifecycle

To succeed, you will bring strong experience in environment and release management within Salesforce ecosystems, combined with a solid foundation in DevOps practices and automation. You should be confident managing complex release cycles, working across multiple platforms, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.

• You should have proven experience in Salesforce environment and release management

• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD practices

• Hands-on experience with tools such as Copado, Gearset, Jenkins, or Bitbucket Pipelines

• Experience working with Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Heroku platforms

• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

• Experience with cloud deployments and containerisation technologies

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration abilities

• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

At CGI, we deliver transformative digital solutions that enable organisations to operate with greater speed, resilience, and innovation. We are seeking an Environment & Release Lead to drive the successful delivery of enterprise Salesforce platforms, ensuring seamless, reliable, and scalable releases across complex ecosystems. In this role, you will shape and optimise release strategies, champion DevOps practices, and enable continuous delivery across critical programmes. Working in a collaborative environment, you will have the opportunity to influence platform performance, improve delivery pipelines, and create lasting impact for clients while being supported to grow your expertise and leadership capabilities., Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Discover CGI London, England, United Kingdom > 1000 employees IT services We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients' businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you'll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side-by-side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other. Benefits: - Insurance coverage - Medical benefits - Pension plan - Member Assistant Programme - Check4Cancer - Flexible time off - Share Purchase Plan - Member discounts - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Profit Participation Plan - Health and Wellbeing Programme