Software Release Manager R&D (M/F)

Bull; Échirolles; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bull is seeking a Software Release Manager to orchestrate complex releases across multi-component systems. You will partner with product, development, QA, DevOps and operations to ensure on-time delivery, scope alignment and high quality releases.

This is a senior, hands-on role focused on end-to-end release management. Applicants should bring 7+ years in release management, software development or DevOps, strong SDLC knowledge, and experience with CI/CD and automation.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SDLC and modern Agile/DevOps
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and release automation
• Proficiency with version control and scripting languages

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate releases across multiple teams and components
• Communicate release status, risks and milestones to stakeholders
• Ensure quality gates, testing coverage and rollback plans
• Oversee deployment execution with minimal user disruption
• Drive process improvements and automation in release workflows
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery

Skills

SDLC & Agile/DevOps

CI/CD tools

Git/Git flows

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

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Bull is a story. One with a century of European innovation and a working environment where experts design powerful, sustainable, and sovereign digital solutions, enabling states and industries to retain full control over their data and their AI.

Bull is also thousands of engineers, researchers and passionate tech people shaping the future of high-performance computing, AI, and quantum technologies.

Every day, our teams push the boundaries of what is technologically possible – from next-generation HPC architectures to exascale supercomputers – supported by world-class R&D, more than 1,600 patents, and unique end-to-end capabilities spanning hardware design, software engineering, data science and quantum research.

We are a people-centric, innovation-driven company, where collaboration spans Europe, the Americas and India. We share a common vision of a responsible and sustainable innovation that delivers concrete impact for our customers.

Mission

Software Release Managers for complex software systems plays a critical role in ensuring that software releases are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality. This role is especially important in large-scale or complex systems where coordination between multiple teams, stakeholders, and technologies is required.Release Managers are instrumental within the E2E Engineering team.

Missions of the E2E Engineering team are the following:

• Manage system delivery & cross-team coordination
• Drive End-to-End Solution Design & Test Strategy
• Release integration & validation
• System observability & diagnostics
• Performance & scalability validation
• Integration tooling & automation

Key Responsibilities

1. Release Planning and Coordination

Define and manage the release schedule, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical readiness.

Coordinate with development, QA, DevOps, and product teams to plan release timelines, milestones, and dependencies.

Identify risks and dependencies that could impact the release and develop mitigation strategies.

2. Stakeholder Communication

Act as the primary point of contact for all release-related communications.

Provide regular updates to stakeholders on release progress, risks, and issues.

Facilitate meetings (e.g., release readiness reviews, post-mortems) to ensure transparency and alignment.

3. Quality Assurance and Risk Management

Ensure that all release artifacts (code, documentation, configurations) meet quality standards.

Work with QA teams to validate that testing is comprehensive and defects are resolved before release.

Monitor release metrics (e.g., defect rates, deployment success rates) and drive continuous improvement.

4. Deployment and Release Execution

Oversee the deployment process, ensuring minimal disruption to users and systems.

Coordinate rollback plans and contingency measures in case of failures.

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

5. Process Improvement

Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the release process and propose improvements.

Implement best practices for release management, such as automation, CI/CD pipelines, and version control.

Document release processes, procedures, and post-release reviews for future reference.

6. Cross-functional Leadership

Collaborate with product managers, developers, testers, and operations teams to ensure smooth releases.

Advocate for release management best practices and foster a culture of accountability and quality.

Skills and Qualifications

Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/DevOps methodologies.

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and release automation tools.

Knowledge of scripting and basic programming (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Problem-solving mindset and ability to handle high-pressure situations.

Attention to detail and a focus on quality.

Experience:

At least 7 years proven experience in release management, software development, or DevOps roles. Experience with complex, multi-component software systems is highly desirable.

Why This Role Matters

In complex software systems, a Release Manager ensures that new features, bug fixes, and updates are delivered smoothly and reliably. They bridge the gap

between technical teams and business stakeholders, reducing risks and maximizing the value of each release.