Release Manager (QA - Quality Assurance)

Job Title

Release Manager (QA - Quality Assurance)

C/CTH/Perm + Duration

6 Month Contract to Hire

Start date & Location

Location: Clearwater,FL

Remote? Return Post COVID? Hours (Time Zone)?

Hybrid - 3 Days onsite

Client Detail (What does the company do? Recent history? Website? Parent Company? Size of Company?)Our Client is a financial services company that provides clearing, settlement, custody, and risk management services for securities transactions.Job Title: Release Manager

- manages complete software delivery life cycleJob Description:s a Release Manager you will play a critical role in coordinating and overseeing the release process. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of releases while maintaining the integrity and quality of our products/services.Essential Duties:

Release Planning:

Collaborating with stakeholders to plan and prioritize release schedules based on business objectives, customer needs, and development timelines.Release Coordination:

Orchestrating the activities of cross-functional teams involved in the release process, including development, quality assurance, operations, and support.Risk Management:

Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that may impact the release schedule, quality, or deployment process.Issue Resolution:

Addressing issues and conflicts that arise during the release process, including technical issues, resource constraints, and dependencies.Communication:

Keeping stakeholders informed about release status, key milestones, and any changes to the release plan. This may include regular status updates, release notes, and stakeholder meetings.Quality Assurance:

Ensuring that releases meet quality standards and are thoroughly tested before deployment. This may involve coordinating testing efforts, reviewing test results, and conducting pre-release validations.Deployment Management:

Overseeing the deployment of releases into production environments, ensuring smooth and successful deployment with minimal disruption to users.Post-Release Support:

Providing support and troubleshooting assistance to users and stakeholders following release deployment, addressing any issues or concerns that arise.Documentation:

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation related to release planning, processes, and procedures. This may include release plans, deployment guides, and release notes.Continuous Improvement:

Identifying opportunities for process improvement and optimization in the release management process, implementing best practices, and driving continual improvement efforts.Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fieldProven experience in release management or related roles in the software industry.Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps.Experience with release automation tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI/CD.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Knowledge of ITIL and IT service management principles is a plus.Certification in release management or Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) is desirable.

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