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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Release Manager - **Company:** AVUM INC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Software Engineering, Appian, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Software Version Control, Jenkins - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9094631/software-release-manager ## About the Role * Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. * 5+ years in software delivery, DevOps, or release management roles. * Experience releasing applications, in a Low Code/No Code Environment, like Appian. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field or equivalent experience. * Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and release management processes. * Strong understanding of Agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe. * Strong organizational and multitasking skills, capable of handling multiple projects at the same time. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. * Experience with release management tools and version control systems (e.g., Git, Jira, Jenkins, etc.). * Ability to comply with all government security requirements is required for continued employment, * Knowledge of DevOps practices and principles * Certification in release management (e.g., ITIL Release Control and Validation) ## Description Avum is looking for a highly organized and detail-driven Software Release Manager to lead end-to-end coordination of software releases. This role owns the end-to-end release lifecycle, establishing structured, consistent processes that align to engineering and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will drive planning, manage dependencies, and ensure reliable, seamless delivery while building scalable systems that reduce complexity. With a hands-on, data-driven approach, the ideal candidate will continuously improve release performance and enable faster, more confident execution in a high-grow environment., * Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders to define release plans aligned with business objectives and project timelines. * Manage the end-to-end release lifecycle, including scheduling, coordination, and stakeholder communication. * Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that may impact release quality or timelines. * Partner with QA teams to ensure releases meet quality standards and are free of critical defects. * Maintain accurate release documentation, including release notes, deployment procedures, and version control information. * Facilitate communication and alignment across cross-functional teams throughout the release process. * Work alongside the current Release Manager, sharing responsibilities with defined ownership to ensure efficient execution and avoid overlap. * Continuously improve release processes by implementing best practices, tools, and automation where applicable. * Provide post-release support and troubleshooting to ensure smooth transitions to production environments. * Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for all releases. * Track and report on release metrics, including process, performance, and quality, and provide regular updates to stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [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) - [Automate or Stagnate: Keep Your Dependencies up to date with Renovate](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100289-automate-or-stagnate-keep-your-dependencies-up-to-date-with-renovate) - [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) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Walking Into The Era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/106-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)