Release Engineer

As a Release Engineer, you’ll help power the delivery of reliable, high-quality software across Slide’s technology platforms. You’ll work closely with development, QA, infrastructure, and security teams to automate deployments, support CI/CD processes, and ensure smooth, secure releases from development through production., * Develop, configure, maintain, and enhance automated build, integration, release, and deployment processes across nonproduction and production environments

• Execute approved software deployments, validate results, troubleshoot failures, and document release outcomes
• Manage software versions, release branches, build packages, artifact repositories, environment configurations, and deployment traceability
• Maintain deployment scripts, pipeline templates, configuration files, and automation that support consistent and repeatable software delivery

CI/CD & Technical Operations

• Configure and support CI/CD pipelines integrating source control, automated builds, testing, security checks, approvals, artifact management, and deployments
• Monitor build and deployment performance, identify recurring issues, and implement improvements that increase reliability and efficiency
• Troubleshoot build, configuration, integration, and deployment failures, including rollback and recovery activities
• Implement and maintain release controls supporting security, audit, compliance, and operational requirements

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Development, QA, Infrastructure, Operations, and Security teams to resolve dependencies, configuration issues, and environment constraints
• Communicate deployment status, technical risks, incidents, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Maintain technical documentation, including runbooks, deployment procedures, release notes, troubleshooting guides, and recovery instructions
• Drive process improvements that enhance deployment consistency, scalability, and operational excellence

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Technology, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in release engineering, CI/CD pipeline support, build and deployment automation, or software delivery
• 1+ year of experience with Microsoft Azure and release automation, source control, deployment, or work management tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, or Jira
• 2+ years of experience supporting technology in Property & Casualty insurance, financial services, or another regulated business environment preferred
• Release Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Technology, or IT Service Management certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycles, CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing, artifact management, release processes, deployment, and incident management
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Git-based source control, build automation, release pipelines, and artifact repositories
• Ability to develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar scripting languages
• Proven ability to troubleshoot build, configuration, integration, and deployment issues and implement effective solutions
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage work independently and balance security, compliance, business risk, and customer impact
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and living Slide’s Core Values

At Slide, you will not only be part of a successful team, but you will also be a part of our Slide Vibe/award winning culture where collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized and awarded!, The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology! Slide offers many opportunities to collaborate and innovate across the company and departments, as well as get to know other Sliders. From coffee chats, to clubs, to social events - we plan it, so all Sliders feel included and Enjoy their Journey. Benefits - Created using Slider feedback, Slide offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package to cover all aspects of health…Physical, Emotional, Financial, Social and Professional. A Lifestyle Spending Account is set up for each Slider and Slide contributes to it monthly for use on any benefit that individually suits you - Health Your Way! 2023 - 2026 BEST PLACE TO WORK - Tampa Bay Business Journal