Senior Software Testing & Release Management Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Software Testing & Release Management Specialist

Job Posting Overview / Summary

We are seeking a Senior Software Testing & Release Management Specialist responsible for establishing clear entrance and exit criteria across multiple testing phases, assessing release health, coordinating test cycles, and providing data-driven release recommendations. The role will also focus on process optimization, release metrics, dashboards, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and enforce clear entrance and exit criteria across System Integration Testing (SIT), Regression, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Load & Performance (L&P), and Dry Runs.
• Assess overall release health and provide data-driven Go/No-Go recommendations to program leadership.
• Coordinate release schedules, testing scope, environment readiness, and cross-team dependencies across multiple product teams.
• Lead daily triage meetings, track critical defects, and drive resolution of test data and environment blockers.
• Identify delivery bottlenecks and process waste to shorten test cycle turnaround times.
• Explore and apply modern workflow automation and AI-driven capabilities, such as smart test scoping and automated status reporting, to optimize the release lifecycle.
• Track and report core release metrics, including execution velocity, defect aging, pass/fail trends, and release risk profiles.
• Provide clear visibility through dashboards to keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and mitigations.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT.
• 5 years of experience in software testing.
• 3 years of experience in release management.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience in Software Testing.
• Experience in Release Management.

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HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.