Release Manager (Mobile – iOS, Android & Backend)

Ampstek; Buenos Aires; Remote; ARS 136,863,000 - 182,485,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampstek is seeking an experienced Release Manager to oversee the end-to-end release lifecycle for native mobile apps (iOS and Android) and supporting backend services. You will coordinate across Product and Engineering, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement in release processes.

The role requires strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to translate technical details into business-friendly updates for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Cross-functional release coordination experience.
• Strong expertise in CI/CD pipelines for backend services.
• Deep knowledge of mobile release lifecycles for iOS and Android.

Responsibilities

• Own release calendar for iOS, Android, and backend platforms.
• Oversee end-to-end release execution including build, test, and deploy phases.
• Coordinate app store submissions and backend deployments; ensure versioning and branching governance.
• Lead risk and issue management, including rollback planning when needed.
• Improve release processes and tooling with QA collaboration.

Skills

Release coordination

Backend CI/CD

Mobile release lifecycle

Tools

GitHub Actions

CircleCI

Git version control

Job description

Role - Release Manager (Mobile – iOS, Android & Backend)

Location: Remote

Mandatory Skills

• Cross-Functional Release Coordination & Stakeholder Management
• Backend CI/CD & Release Pipeline Expertise
• Mobile Release Lifecycle (iOS + Android + Store Constraints)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Release Manager to oversee the end-to-end release lifecycle of our native

mobile applications (iOS and Android) and supporting backend services. This role bridges Product and Engineering, driving high-

quality, reliable, and clearly communicated releases.

The ideal candidate is technically competent, detail-oriented, and an exceptional communicator who can coordinate across multiple

teams, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement in release processes.

Key Responsibilities

Release Planning & Coordination

• Own and manage the release calendar across iOS, Android, and backend platforms
• Coordinate release scope with Product Managers, Engineering Leads, QA, and Ops
• Ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and dependencies across teams
• Facilitate release readiness reviews and go/no-go decisions

Execution & Delivery

• Oversee end-to-end release execution, including build, testing, and deployment phases
• Coordinate mobile app submissions (Apple App Store & Google Play)
• Manage backend release deployments, ensuring compatibility with mobile versions
• Ensure versioning, tagging, and branching strategies are followed consistently

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the central point of communication for all release-related activities
• Provide clear, timely updates on release status, risks, and issues
• Translate technical details into business-friendly communication for Product and stakeholders
• Maintain release documentation, notes, and post-release summaries

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, track, and mitigate release risks and dependencies
• Coordinate resolution of blocking issues and incidents during release cycles
• Lead rollback planning and execution where required

Release Manager | Job Description

Quality & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement of release management processes and tooling
• Implement and maintain best practices for CI/CD pipelines and automation
• Partner with QA to ensure robust testing and release quality gates
• Analyse release performance metrics and recommend improvements

Key Skills & Experience

Technical Competence

• Strong understanding of mobile app development lifecycles (iOS & Android)
• Familiarity with backend systems, APIs, and deployment processes
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, CircleCI)
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git branching strategies)
• Understanding of app store release processes and guidelines

Communication & Organisation

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple teams and manage competing priorities
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Comfortable facilitating meetings and driving alignment across teams

Collaboration

• Proven experience working closely with Product and Engineering teams
• Ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively
• Strong influencing skills without direct authority

Problem Solving

• Proactive in identifying risks and resolving issues quickly
• Calm under pressure, especially during critical release windows
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Preferred Experience

• Experience in mobile-first or consumer-facing applications
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience managing simultaneous multi-platform releases
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Sentry, logs, dashboards)

Success Measures

• Predictable, on-time releases with minimal disruption
• Reduced release-related incidents and rollbacks
• Improved release cycle efficiency and automation
• High stakeholder satisfaction with communication and delivery