> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1685536-release-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1685536-release-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Release Engineer - **Company:** Galactic Minds Inc. - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Management of Software Versions, Git Flow, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Hashicorp, Terraform - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4bc43f25-251a-4de0-af19-9ec7ebfa02bd ## About the Role 7-8 years of cloud deployment experience. 2-5 years with autonomy in managing releases and optimizing pipelines. 5 years with leadership in release engineering and cloud infrastructure. Certifications Required AZ104 Azure Administrator Associate or AWS equivalent. Recommended AZ900 AZ204 HashiCorp Terraform Associate. Skills Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure CI/CD processes and Terraform. Proficiency in git workflows and programming concepts and Azure Visual Desktop. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. ## Description The Release Engineer is responsible for the deployment release and maintenance of cloud based applications and services across platforms such as Azure and AWS . This role ensures smooth transitions of code from development to production maintaining system integrity security compliance and performance optimization . The engineer collaborates with cross functional teams including software developers systems architects infrastructure and security teams to deliver reliable and scalable cloud solutions., CI/CD Pipeline Management Design implement and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines with security and quality gates. Optimize pipeline performance and automate repetitive tasks. Monitor pipeline health and proactively identify issues using observability tools. Cloud Infrastructure. Provision configure and manage cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code IaC tools like Terraform. Implement bluegreen or canary deployments for critical applications. Ensure infrastructure consistency and prevent environment drift. Release Execution Governance. Lead and execute release engineering tasks for cloud services ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations. Act as a gatekeeper in the infrastructure and application lifecycle ensuring code integrity and quality. Maintain release documentation and versioning practices. Collaboration Communication. Work closely with development QA and operations teams to ensure smooth releases. Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding release status issues and improvements. Mentorship Strategic Leadership R3 Level. Mentor junior engineers and guide global cloud architecture initiatives. Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance release processes. ## Related Videos - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Securing Secrets in the GitOps era](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/546-securing-secrets-in-the-gitops-era) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai)