Junior Release Manager

Job DescriptionLocation: Malaga, Spain - Relocation is mandatoryWe are looking for a Junior Release Manager to join a dynamic technology team supporting complex software delivery environments for a major international client.In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating release activities, ensuring CI/CD pipeline reliability, enforcing quality gates, and supporting Agile delivery across multiple teams.You will act as a key link between development, operations, and quality teams to ensure smooth, secure, and predictable releases.This position requires strong technical expertise, hands-on experience with DevOps practices, and the ability to operate in fast-paced, Agile environments.Responsibilities:Release Management & CI/CD:Plan, coordinate, and manage software releases across multiple environments.Ensure stable and efficient CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.Implement and enforce branching strategies (GitFlow, Trunk-Based Development).Manage Git repositories and repository scaffolding using Maven Archetype, Yeoman, or custom tools.Oversee Docker image creation and lifecycle using Docker, Jib, Kaniko, or Buildah.DevOps & Infrastructure:Operate and support Kubernetes-based environments (Kubernetes, OpenShift).Manage container orchestration, deployments, and rollbacks.Collaborate on infrastructure automation using Ansible and Python.Support networking and load-balancing configurations (Nginx, F5, DNS managers, SSL certificates).Quality Assurance & Testing:Define and implement quality gates using tools such as SonarQube.Promote and support test automation best practices (TDD/BDD).Coordinate automated testing strategies including API, integration, and end-to-end testing.Ensure compliance with release standards and quality requirements.Monitoring & Reliability:Monitor applications and infrastructure using tools such as Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, Micrometer, and OpenTelemetry.Support incident management and operational excellence through monitoring and alerting solutions.Contribute to reliability and performance optimization initiatives.Work within Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban), actively participating in ceremonies.Collaborate closely with development, QA, security, and operations teams.Use Jira or similar tools to manage release-related tasks and dependencies.Experience:At least 2 years of professional experience in Release Management, DevOps, or related roles.Proven experience managing CI/CD pipelines and release processes in complex environments.Hands-on experience operating Kubernetes clusters in production environments.QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.Technical Skills (Required)Agile frameworks: Scrum and Kanban.Git version control and branching strategies.CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions.Scripting languages: Ansible and Python.Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.Quality assurance tools and quality gate implementation (SonarQube).Automated testing methodologies: TDD and BDD.Networking fundamentals and load balancers (Nginx, F5, DNS, SSL certificates).Monitoring and observability tools (Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana/Kibana, OpenTelemetry).LanguagesFluent in Spanish.Nice to Have:Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL).Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB).Experience with public cloud providers (AWS, Azure).API development and testing (Swagger, API Managers, Karate, Rest Assured).Security assurance tools:SAST: CodeQL, Semgrep, Kiuwan, VeracodeDAST: BurpSuiteContainer security: Trivy, ClairFront-end testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress).Time-series databases (InfluxDB, Graphite).AIOps and operational tools (Rundeck, PagerDuty, Dynatrace).Experience with complex pipeline orchestration tools (Appian, QlikSense, Control-M).Additional InformationHybrid position based in Malaga, SpainPossibility to manage work permits.Permanent, full-time contract.Perks and benefits such as private medical insurance, life insurance, flexible remuneration, etc.Training and career development.Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.#J-*****-Ljbffr

At least 2 years of professional experience in Release Management, DevOps, or related roles. Proven experience managing CI/CD pipelines and release processes in complex environments. Hands-on experience operating Kubernetes clusters in production environments. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Technical Skills (Required) Agile frameworks: Scrum and Kanban. Git version control and branching strategies. CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions. Scripting languages: Ansible and Python. Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift. Quality assurance tools and quality gate implementation (SonarQube). Automated testing methodologies: TDD and BDD. Networking fundamentals and load balancers (Nginx, F5, DNS, SSL certificates). Monitoring and observability tools (Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana/Kibana, OpenTelemetry). Languages Fluent in Spanish. Nice to Have: Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL). Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB). Experience with public cloud providers (AWS, Azure). API development and testing (Swagger, API Managers, Karate, Rest Assured). Security assurance tools: SAST: CodeQL, Semgrep, Kiuwan, Veracode DAST: BurpSuite Container security: Trivy, Clair Front-end testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress). Time-series databases (InfluxDB, Graphite). AIOps and operational tools (Rundeck, PagerDuty, Dynatrace). Experience with complex pipeline orchestration tools (Appian, QlikSense, Control-M).

Permanent, full-time contract. Perks and benefits such as private medical insurance, life insurance, flexible remuneration, etc. Training and career development. Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects. #J-*****-Ljbffr