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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Devops (Technical Release Engineer ) - **Company:** United States Digital Space LLC - **Location:** Watford, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Data Transformation Services, Database Schema, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Github, Groovy, Python (Programming Language), Liquibase, NoSQL, Runbook, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Trunk-based Development, Load Balancing, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Caching, Git, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Database Replication, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815187717-devops-technical-release-engineer- ## About the Role * Hands-on experience managing infrastructure state changes during live cutovers. * Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including traffic routing, load balancers, and CDN caching. * Understanding of data migration tools, database schema deployment, and data replication/synchronization techniques. * Experience with Kubernetes or Docker environments; managing Helm charts or Kustomize for multi-environment deployments. * Proficient in at least one programming language: JavaScript, Python, Java, Groovy, TypeScript, or C++. * Deep expertise with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions) and deployment automation. * Solid grasp of SQL/NoSQL databases, schema migration tools (Liquibase, Flyway), and data replication strategies. * Experience with Git workflow models (GitFlow, Trunk-Based Development, Feature Branching) and merge conflict resolution., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. * Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a technical release engineering environment. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. * Understanding of modern application architectures: monolithic, microservices, and distributed systems. * Familiarity with deployment topologies, dependency management, and zero-downtime deployment strategies. * Knowledge of infrastructure as code and environment promotion strategies., * Calm under pressure; proven ability to make critical, time-sensitive decisions during high-stress deployment windows. * Meticulous organisational and detail-oriented focus on task tracking and resource availability. * Cross-functional diplomacy: ability to command respect and direct actions across engineering, DBA, product, and testing teams. * Availability to work non-standard hours (nights and weekends) during scheduled cutovers. * Clear communication: ability to translate complex technical blockers into concise status updates for non-technical stakeholders., * Cloud Engineering experience with AWS. ## Description Job Title DevOps (Technical Release Engineer) Location Hammersmith, Watford, Greater London, Hertfordshire Responsibilities * Define, author, and maintain the master Technical Cutover Runbook, detailing minute-by-minute technical tasks, owners, dependencies, and estimated durations. * Plan and lead rehearsal and dress rehearsal "dry runs" to stress-test the runbook, identify gaps, and refine time estimates. * Ensure business readiness: track end-user training, operational workarounds during downtime, and helpdesk readiness. * Design comprehensive, deterministic rollback and contingency plans for every stage of the cutover process. * Facilitate formal Go/No-Go checkpoint meetings with technical leads, project teams, and key stakeholders during the cutover window. * Maintain environment synchronization across staging, pre-production, and production; audit and reconcile configuration, data schemas, and security policies. * Coordinate with Release Engineers to ensure correct software versions, third-party dependencies, and patches are uniformly deployed. * Automate manual cutover steps into CI/CD pipelines and implement automated post-deployment smoke tests and health checks. * Lead the Technical Command Centre during live cutover windows, directing engineers, DBAs, and sysadmins. * Act as the central communication hub, translating complex technical status updates into clear, business-focused impacts for executive stakeholders. * Partner with Data Engineers to execute delta data migrations, schema updates, and data validation scripts during the cutover window. * Maintain a cutover-specific risk register with pre-approved mitigation strategies for likely technical or operational bottlenecks. Technical Proficiency * Hands-on experience managing infrastructure state changes during live cutovers. * Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including traffic routing, load balancers, and CDN caching. * Understanding of data migration tools, database schema deployment, and data replication/synchronization techniques. * Experience with Kubernetes or Docker environments; managing Helm charts or Kustomize for multi-environment deployments. * Proficient in at least one programming language: JavaScript, Python, Java, Groovy, TypeScript, or C++. * Deep expertise with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions) and deployment automation. * Solid grasp of SQL/NoSQL databases, schema migration tools (Liquibase, Flyway), and data replication strategies. * Experience with Git workflow models (GitFlow, Trunk-Based Development, Feature Branching) and merge conflict resolution. Requirements, Qualifications and Experience * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. * Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a technical release engineering environment. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. * Understanding of modern application architectures: monolithic, microservices, and distributed systems. * Familiarity with deployment topologies, dependency management, and zero-downtime deployment strategies. * Knowledge of infrastructure as code and environment promotion strategies. Preferred Competencies * Calm under pressure; proven ability to make critical, time-sensitive decisions during high-stress deployment windows. * Meticulous organisational and detail-oriented focus on task tracking and resource availability. * Cross-functional diplomacy: ability to command respect and direct actions across engineering, DBA, product, and testing teams. * Availability to work non-standard hours (nights and weekends) during scheduled cutovers. * Clear communication: ability to translate complex technical blockers into concise status updates for non-technical stakeholders. 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