Release Engineer

Release Engineer

Job Title


Release Engineer


Job Summary


We are seeking a detail-oriented Release Engineer to manage, coordinate, and automate software release processes across development, testing, and production environments. The ideal candidate will ensure reliable, secure, and efficient software deployments while collaborating with development, QA, DevOps, infrastructure, and product teams. This role focuses on release planning, CI/CD pipeline management, version control, deployment automation, and continuous improvement of the software delivery lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute software releases across development, staging, and production environments.
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate application build, testing, and deployment processes.
• Manage release schedules, deployment calendars, and version control strategies.
• Collaborate with software developers, QA engineers, DevOps, SRE, and product teams to ensure successful releases.
• Automate deployment workflows using scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools where applicable.
• Monitor release health, troubleshoot deployment issues, and coordinate rollback procedures when necessary.
• Ensure release documentation, change logs, release notes, and deployment procedures are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain artifact repositories and manage software versioning.
• Support configuration management and environment consistency across multiple deployment stages.
• Participate in post-release reviews and implement process improvements to enhance release reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with organizational change management, security, and governance policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in Release Engineering, DevOps, Build Engineering, Configuration Management, or Software Engineering.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and release management processes.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or Bamboo.
• Proficiency with Git and branching strategies (GitFlow, trunk-based development, or similar).
• Experience with Linux and scripting using Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized application deployments.
• Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong troubleshooting, automation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of artifact repositories such as JFrog Artifactory, Nexus Repository, or AWS CodeArtifact.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog, or Splunk.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and ITIL change management practices.
• Experience supporting microservices and cloud-native applications.

Technical Skills

• Git
• Jenkins
• GitHub Actions
• GitLab CI/CD
• Azure DevOps
• Bamboo
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Bash
• Python
• PowerShell
• Terraform
• Ansible
• JFrog Artifactory
• Nexus Repository
• AWS / Azure / Google Cloud
• Prometheus
• Grafana
• ELK Stack

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple releases and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset and focus on automation.

Nice to Have

• Experience with GitOps tools such as Argo CD or Flux.
• Knowledge of software supply chain security and DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with release orchestration platforms and deployment automation tools.
• Experience supporting regulated industries with formal release governance.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or ITIL Foundation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Flexible or hybrid work arrangements.
• Learning, certification, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on modern CI/CD platforms and cloud-native software delivery.
• Collaborative, innovative, and growth-focused engineering environment.