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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Release Engineer & Administration Manager (Salesforce) - **Company:** Hyundai Corporation (usa) - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Audit Trail, Cloud Computing, Static Program Analysis, Code Coverage, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Systems, DevOps, Release Management, Cloud Services, Copado, Salesforce.Com, Software Deployment, Software Requirements Analysis, User Provisioning Software, Information Technology, Deployment Automation - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59521657-sr-release-engineer-administration-manager-salesforce ## About the Role * Minimum 8 years progressive IT experience with 5+ years' experience with the Salesforce platform and supporting enterprise-scale Salesforce implementations with multiple stakeholders. * Experience with Copado DevOps tool in an enterprise environment. * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline. * Salesforce + Copado certification is a plus * Proven experience managing Salesforce releases using Copado DevOps tool across multiple teams and orgs. * Strong knowledge of: o Salesforce metadata and deployment dependencies o Copado pipelines, user stories, and quality gates o CI/CD concepts and release governance * Strong ability to analyze system requirements and design effective data solutions. * Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex release issues. * Exceptional attention to detail and quality. * Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority. * Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully collaborate with cross functional departments. * Strong orientation toward results coupled with reputation for integrity, creativity and good judgment. * Must have the ability to challenge, when appropriate, existing practices. * Strong background in Agile delivery and enterprise governance. Work Environment Employees in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, vision to monitor and moderate noise levels. Work is performed in an at home and office environment. The posted salary range for this job takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. Successful candidates may be hired anywhere in the salary range based on these factors. It is uncommon to hire candidates at or near the top of the range. ## Description The Sr. Release Engineer & Administration Manager (Salesforce) is responsible for owning the end-to-end Salesforce release lifecycle and core platform administration. This role serves as a technical expert and execution leader, ensuring reliable deployments, platform stability, and strong governance across a complex Salesforce ecosystem. What You Will Do 1. DevOps & Release Management * Manage DevOps across multiple Salesforce orgs including: o Pipelines, environments, and promotion paths o User stories, commits, and deployment artifacts o Automated validations, test level enforcement, and rollback strategies * Define and enforce branching and deployment strategies aligned with DevOps best practices. * Manage release cycles, including planned releases, hotfixes, emergency fixes, and freeze windows. * Ensure all deployments meet quality gates (test coverage, static code analysis, approvals. * Troubleshoot Copado deployment failures, conflicts, and metadata issues. * Partner with Copado support and Salesforce teams for upgrades, enhancements, and best practices. * Act as a senior technical advisor to Product, Development, QA, and Business teams on release feasibility and platform constraints. * Participate in design and planning discussions to influence solutions that align with release strategy and platform best practices. 2. Salesforce Administration & Configuration Governance * Lead Salesforce administrative operations, including: o User provisioning, roles, profiles, permission sets o Security controls, MFA, login IP relaxations o Audit logging, monitoring, and compliance support * Perform advanced Salesforce administration across applicable clouds (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Industry Clouds). * Design and maintain scalable configurations including objects, fields, automation, validation rules, flows, and security controls. * Coordinate Salesforce seasonal releases and mandatory platform updates. * Ensure compliance with enterprise security, audit, and data protection requirements. * Own operational runbooks and incident response for Salesforce production issues. * Support audits and internal controls by ensuring changes align with governance, security, and compliance requirements. 3. Environment Strategy & Platform Stability * Own Salesforce environment strategy (Dev, SIT, UAT, Pre-Prod, Prod). * Govern sandbox creation, refresh schedules, and data seeding strategies. * Manage forward and backward promotions using Copado while keeping multi orgs in sync. * Oversee production deployment users, access provisioning, and segregation of duties. * Ensure platform changes are deployed with minimal disruption and clear communication to stakeholders. 4. Continuous Improvement & DevOps Optimization * Identify opportunities to improve release efficiency, automation, and reliability. * Evaluate and recommend Salesforce DevOps tools, processes, and best practices. * Establish and track operational metrics such as deployment success, defect escapes, and rollback * frequency. * Stay current on Salesforce seasonal releases, DevOps advancements, and platform changes. ## Related Videos - [Designing How Work Feels: The Science Behind Sanofi’s Workplace Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1848-designing-how-work-feels-the-science-behind-sanofi-s-workplace-experience) - [Resilient by Design: Building Robust Architectures in High-Stakes Financial Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2106-resilient-by-design-building-robust-architectures-in-high-stakes-financial-systems) - [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) - [Recruitment Reinvented: Bold strategies and the $10K signing incentive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1068-recruitment-reinvented-bold-strategies-and-the-10k-signing-incentive) - [No Keys for the Robot: GitOps as the Control Plane for Autonomous Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100095-no-keys-for-the-robot-gitops-as-the-control-plane-for-autonomous-agents) - [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) - [Frontend Developer Salary in South Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/234-frontend-developer-salary-in-south-africa) - [Software Developer Salary in South Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/232-software-developer-salary-in-south-africa) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)