Release Engineer | Hybrid| Bengaluru, India

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Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Release Manager/Release Engineer to oversee and manage the release lifecycle, from planning and coordination to deployment and post-release validation. This role ensures high-quality, timely software releases and promotes best practices in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and collaboration across teams.

As a key member of the team, you will collaborate with developers, QA engineers, product managers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery. You will also play a critical role in improving processes, managing dependencies, and mitigating risks during the release process.

Key Responsibilities:

Release and Deployment Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute release activities, including managing dependencies and maintaining the release calendar.
• Collaborate with the Product Management Office to ensure alignment on the release strategy and priorities.
• Oversee and manage hotfix releases for both the US and India teams, ensuring timely resolution of critical issues.
• Facilitate Post-Mortem reviews; engaging teams to provide Root Cause Analysis and Lessons Learned in order to drive Quality improvement.
• Work closely with product and QA teams to validate releases, ensuring adherence to quality and delivery standards.

Continuous Process Improvement:

• Redefine and establish robust quality gates for releases, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure their effective implementation and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Partner with the DevOps team to continuously refine and enhance CI/CD pipelines for efficient, reliable, and scalable deployments across all environments.
• Regularly assess and improve release processes to ensure higher quality, efficiency, and resiliency, driving towards continuous delivery.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively throughout the release lifecycle, minimizing disruptions and ensuring smooth delivery.

Collaboration, Metrics, and Stakeholder Communication:

• Act as the primary point of contact for release-related activities, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across teams.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of release workflows, outcomes, and best practices.
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for release performance, leveraging insights to drive strategic decisions and improvements.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Release Manager, Release Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, source control (e.g., Git), and build tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Deep knowledge of agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Expertise with leading cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and project management skills.

What Will Set You Apart

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK, Prometheus), with experience in building and maintaining comprehensive monitoring systems.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to work autonomously with minimal direction.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority in a complex organizational structure.
• You are a lifelong learner and passionate about learning new things and taking on new challenges.

At Degree we value

At Degreed we value
Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and aim to build an environment where everyone can thrive.
Growth Mindset: We encourage continuous learning and development for our employees to grow their careers in line with their unique skills and goals.
Collaboration: We believe the best ideas come from teams working together, and we foster open communication and teamwork.

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a community that values continuous learning, collaboration, and making an impact. If you are passionate about driving change through learning and upskilling, we encourage you to apply and become a key contributor to our mission.

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