Software Release Manager R&D (M/F)
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Job description
Software Release Managers for complex software systems plays a critical role in ensuring that software releases are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality. This role is especially important in large-scale or complex systems where coordination between multiple teams, stakeholders, and technologies is required. Release Managers are instrumental within the E2E Engineering team.
Missions of the E2E Engineering team are the following:
- Manage system delivery & cross-team coordination
- Drive End-to-End Solution Design & Test Strategy
- Manage integration environments
- Release integration & validation
- System observability & diagnostics
- Failure injection & System resilience testing
- Performance & scalability validation
- Integration tooling & automation
Key Responsibilities
- Release Planning and Coordination
Define and manage the release schedule, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical readiness.
Coordinate with development, QA, DevOps, and product teams to plan release timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
Identify risks and dependencies that could impact the release and develop mitigation strategies.
- Stakeholder Communication
Act as the primary point of contact for all release-related communications.
Provide regular updates to stakeholders on release progress, risks, and issues.
Facilitate meetings (e.g., release readiness reviews, post-mortems) to ensure transparency and alignment.
- Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Ensure that all release artifacts (code, documentation, configurations) meet quality standards.
Work with QA teams to validate that testing is comprehensive and defects are resolved before release.
Monitor release metrics (e.g., defect rates, deployment success rates) and drive continuous improvement.
- Deployment and Release Execution
Oversee the deployment process, ensuring minimal disruption to users and systems.
Coordinate rollback plans and contingency measures in case of failures.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Process Improvement
Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the release process and propose improvements.
Implement best practices for release management, such as automation, CI/CD pipelines, and version control.
Document release processes, procedures, and post-release reviews for future reference.
- Cross-functional Leadership
Collaborate with product managers, developers, testers, and operations teams to ensure smooth releases.
Advocate for release management best practices and foster a culture of accountability and quality., In complex software systems, a Release Manager ensures that new features, bug fixes, and updates are delivered smoothly and reliably. They bridge the gap
between technical teams and business stakeholders, reducing risks and maximizing the value of each release.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Software development?, Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/DevOps methodologies.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and release automation tools.
Knowledge of scripting and basic programming (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Problem-solving mindset and ability to handle high-pressure situations.
Attention to detail and a focus on quality.
Experience:
At least 7 years proven experience in release management, software development, or DevOps roles. Experience with complex, multi-component software systems is highly desirable.