Release Manager

Role- Release Manager

Location-Basildon

Mode-5 Days from Office

Type-Subcon / FTE(Retainer)-6 Months

Position Overview

The Release Manager will play a critical role in orchestrating and managing software releases across a largescale program The platform is built using cuttingedge technologies such as Java Spring Boot and Microservices architecture and hosted on cloud platforms like AWS This position requires a proactive professional with strong organizational communication and technical skills to ensure timely efficient and seamless releases while maintaining highquality standards

Experience and Location

8 to 12 Years

Key Responsibilities

Release Planning and Execution Develop and maintain detailed release plans encompassing timelines milestones and dependencies for all release cycles

Coordination Across Teams Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including Development QA Operations and Product Management to ensure alignment and readiness for releases

Risk Management Identify potential risks and issues within the release lifecycle and proactively mitigate them to avoid delays or disruptions

Change Management Ensure that changes introduced in each release are documented communicated and approved according to established processes

Cloud Deployment Coordinate and oversee deployments to cloud environments like AWS ensuring compliance with security and operational standards

Automation and Continuous Improvement Drive the adoption of CICD practices and release automation to enhance efficiency and reliability

Monitoring and Reporting Track release progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders including detailed reports on release performance and metrics

Issue Resolution Facilitate troubleshooting and work towards resolving issues that arise during the release process while maintaining minimal impact on business operations

Release Calendar Prepare and maintain the annual Release Calendar coordinating changes and approvals with key management stakeholders

Merge Management Ensure only validated user stories are merged into the master branch working closely with Development and QA teams

CAB Presentation Present planned changes in Change Advisory Board CAB meetings and secure approvals across all regions

PreRelease GoNoGo Call Host GoNoGo calls to align stakeholders and ensure all components are ready for deployment

PostRelease Support Monitor postdeployment stability coordinate hotfixes if required and conduct Post Implementation Reviews PIR

Compliance and Documentation Maintain detailed release documentation ensuring adherence to compliance and audit requirements

Preferred Skills

Certifications in cloud technologies such as AWS Solutions Architect

Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes

Handson experience with observability and monitoring tools

Ability to drive process improvements and streamline workflows in a large program setting

Work Environment

Collaborative and fastpaced work environment within a largescale program

Opportunities for learning and professional growth in cuttingedge technologies

Flexible working arrangements with a focus on productivity and results

Skills

Mandatory Skills : Architecture Patterns and Styles,Kafka,Application Architecture,Application Rearchitecting,Architectural diagrams,Architecture Views and ViewPoint Design,AWS DMS,AWS EKS,AWS SCT,AWS Well Architected Tools,AWS CloudFormation,AWS ECS,Architectural Patterns

Good to Have Skills : Application Rearchitecting, AWS DMS, AWS EKS, AWS SCT