Release Manager

• Oversee the entire release lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, and coordination of software deployments across multiple environments such as cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and on-premises data centers.
• Collaborate with development teams, QA, operations, and security teams to ensure releases meet quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Automate deployment processes using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Terraform, and Gradle to streamline release workflows.
• Manage containerization systems such as Docker and Kubernetes to facilitate scalable and reliable application deployment.
• Monitor release progress using IT monitoring tools like New Relic, Splunk, Elasticsearch, and custom dashboards; troubleshoot issues swiftly to minimize downtime.
• Implement disaster recovery plans and high availability strategies to ensure system resilience during releases.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of release procedures, version control (SVN, GitHub), and incident management records for auditability and continuous improvement.

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Release Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases across complex IT infrastructure environments. This pivotal role involves managing end-to-end release processes, ensuring seamless deployment of enterprise software, cloud-based applications, and microservices architectures. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, leveraging their expertise in DevOps practices, automation tools, and cloud infrastructure to deliver high-quality releases that support business agility and operational excellence., * Proven experience in release management within enterprise software environments involving cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and virtualization technologies like VMware and OpenStack.

• Strong background in DevOps automation tools including Jenkins, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Terraform, PowerShell, Bash scripting, and Shell scripting for deploying scalable solutions.
• Hands-on knowledge of containerization systems such as Docker and Kubernetes for microservices deployment.
• Familiarity with enterprise middleware including WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss; application servers like Tomcat; databases such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server; and scripting languages like Groovy, Ruby on Rails, Python.
• Experience managing IT infrastructure components including firewalls, DNS configurations, Active Directory integration, network administration (LAN/WAN), TCP/IP protocols.
• Understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), Agile methodologies (Scrum), continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD), system testing procedures and software troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to coordinate incident response efforts related to release issues or system outages; proficient in incident recovery strategies.
• Excellent project management skills with a focus on requirements gathering and requirements management; familiarity with tools like Jira or TFS for tracking progress.

Join us if you’re passionate about orchestrating seamless software releases that empower organizations to innovate rapidly while maintaining stability! We value proactive problem-solvers who excel in collaborative environments-ready to make a significant impact through your expertise in release management!