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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Manager, Platform Build & Release - **Company:** Vertafore, Inc. - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** A/B Testing, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Release Management, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Sonatype Nexus, Gitlab, Cloudformation, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Build Tools, Puppet, Terraform, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c69dde6f5b5bb5de ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team leader (DevOps)?, The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States., * 12+ years of experience in software engineering, SRE, DevOps, platform engineering, or related disciplines * 5+ years in technical leadership roles, including managing senior engineers or managers * Deep hands-on experience with: * Implementing and scaling CI/CD systems * Pipeline design (Gitlab, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) * Build systems and artifact management (Sonatype Nexus, various build frameworks) * Release management and deployment strategies * Infrastructure as code tools and implementations (Terraform, CDK, Cloud Formation) * Experience will blue/green deployments, Canary Releases, A/B testing and experiment systems * Configuration as code technologies (Chef, Puppet, Ansible) * Strong understanding of modern software delivery practices and architectures * Proven ability to influence across teams without direct ownership * Strong communication skills with both technical and executive audiences Leadership Attributes * Systems thinker who balances standards with flexibility * Pragmatic leader focused on outcomes over ideology * Strong technical credibility with senior engineers * Collaborative and service-oriented mindset * Comfortable operating through influence and partnership Additional Requirements and Details: * Travel required up to 10% of the time. * Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds. * Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer. ## Description Vertafore is seeking a Senior Manager, Platform Build and Release who is responsible for defining and evolving the company's build, CI/CD, and release management platforms and standards. This role ensures that engineering teams can deliver software reliably, securely, and at high velocity through well-designed pipelines, consistent tooling, and clear operational guardrails. This role works closely with application development teams, site reliability engineering, security, and operations., * Assist in defining, establishing and maintaining the enterprise strategy and reference implementations for build systems, CI/CD tooling, and pipeline architectures. * Ensure build and pipeline solutions are scalable, resilient, and maintainable across multiple teams and products. * Drive consolidation and simplification of build and pipeline tooling where appropriate. * Own CI/CD standards, policies, and best practices, including: * Pipeline structure and conventions * Artifact versioning and promotion strategies * Security scanning and compliance integration * Partner with Security and Architecture to embed secure-by-default and compliance-ready practices. * Define guardrails that balance autonomy and consistency for delivery teams. * Define standards for: * Release orchestration and promotion across environments * Change management and deployment approvals * Rollback, rollback automation, and release observability * Lead the transition toward modern release models (e.g., continuous delivery, progressive delivery) as appropriate for the business. * Enable product and platform teams through: * Reusable tooling, templates, and documentation * Clear onboarding paths for build and release standards * Consultation and architectural guidance * Act as a trusted advisor to engineering leaders on delivery and release challenges. * Drive adoption through influence, clarity, and measurable value, not mandate alone. * Communicate strategy, progress, and outcomes to senior technology leadership. Why Vertafore is the place for you: *Canada Only * The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry * Medical, vision & dental plans * Life, AD&D * Short Term and Long Term Disability * Pension Plan & Employer Match * Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave * Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) * Education Assistance * Additional programs - Employee Referral and Internal Recognition ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)