Release Engineer

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Rootshell Enterprise Technologies Inc. is a recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. We are actively seeking Release Engineer for one of our client in Dallas, TX. Please share your resume with current location & full contact info


Role: Release Engineer


Location:Dallas,TX-Hybrid


Duration:


Job Description:


We are looking for a highly skilled Release Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will manage and automate the software release process, ensuring high-quality deployments and seamless delivery through Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Additionally, you will play a critical role in change management and incident management , ensuring that releases are carefully planned, communicated, and executed without disruption to the production environment.


As part of a cross-functional team, you'll use Jenkins , version control systems, and other automation tools to support a reliable, scalable, and efficient deployment pipeline, while also working to maintain best practices in release management, incident resolution, and process improvement.


Key Responsibilities:

• Release Planning and Execution:
• Plan, coordinate, and manage software releases from development to production, ensuring alignment with business priorities and timelines.
• CI/CD Pipeline Development and Maintenance:
• Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or other tools (e.g., GitLab CI, CircleCI) for building, testing, and deploying software across multiple environments (development, staging, production).
• Version Control and Build Systems:
• Ensure integration and proper use of version control systems such as Git . Develop and maintain build processes to ensure reproducibility and reliability of software deployments.
• Automation & Scripting:
• Automate the software build, test, and deployment processes. Write and maintain automation scripts using tools like Shell , Python , Groovy , or other appropriate technologies.

• Change Control:
• Manage and document changes to software and infrastructure, ensuring that all changes follow formal change management procedures. Track and maintain change requests and impact assessments in line with internal policies.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation:
• Collaborate with teams to assess potential risks associated with new releases, ensure proper testing is in place, and work to mitigate any risks before deployment.
• Approval Process:
• Oversee the approval process for changes and releases, ensuring proper review, authorization, and documentation of all changes.

• Incident Resolution & Escalation:
• Respond to incidents during or after deployments, identifying and resolving issues quickly to minimize downtime. Work with operations and development teams to investigate root causes of incidents.
• Post-Incident Analysis:
• Conduct post-incident reviews, creating detailed reports on issues, their root causes, and corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Monitoring & Alerts:
• Continuously monitor deployment pipelines and production environments to detect potential issues early. Ensure that monitoring systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) are configured to alert teams about failures or anomalies during deployments.