Environment & Release Manager

Addition Solutions Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Watford is seeking a dynamic individual for environment and release management. You will own and deliver the test environment strategy, manage release processes, and improve deployment automation in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates have a solid background in web applications and cloud solutions. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for this transformative role.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Collaborative culture

Opportunity to influence best practices

Qualifications

• Proven background in environment and release management across cloud and on-prem solutions.
• Hands-on knowledge of web applications, APIs, and open-source technologies.
• Strong experience across Linux, AIX, and Windows systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the test environment strategy for various projects.
• Plan, configure, and maintain test environments for reliability.
• Build dashboards for monitoring performance and environment health.

Skills

Environment and release management

Web applications

APIs

Open-source technologies

Linux

AIX

Windows systems

SQL

IT security concepts

CI/CD tools

Tools

Jenkins

GIT

Subversion

Job description

Overview

Join a business that’s driving one of the UK’s largest technology transformations, helping shape a new digital experience while making a genuine difference to good causes. This is a chance to take ownership of a critical function at the heart of a high-profile programme.

Role Overview

• Location: Watford (3 days in the office)
• Package: £85,000 - £90,000 + benefits
• Industry: Technology / Digital Transformation

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the test environment strategy to support a wide range of projects across a complex architecture.
• Plan, configure, and maintain test environments to ensure reliability, stability, and availability.
• Build real-time dashboards for monitoring performance, software versions, and environment health.
• Manage release processes, deployment dependencies, and associated risks.
• Implement governance frameworks, ensuring the right level of access, security, and test data management.
• Partner with QA and development teams to improve deployment automation and support CI/CD adoption.
• Define KPIs, track efficiency, and maintain environment roadmaps.
• Act as a central point of coordination for environment scheduling, downtime planning, and stakeholder communications.

What’s in It for You

• Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime transformation project with national impact.
• Hybrid working with a collaborative, purpose-led culture.
• Opportunity to shape best practice and influence future delivery models.
• Supportive environment with a focus on inclusivity, growth, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need

• We’re looking for a dynamic individual who brings energy, inspires confidence, and motivates teams to perform at their best.
• Proven background in environment and release management across cloud and on-prem solutions.
• Hands-on knowledge of web applications, APIs, and open-source technologies (Java, Apache, Tomcat).
• Strong experience across Linux, AIX, and Windows systems.
• Solid SQL knowledge (DB2, Oracle, MySQL).
• Familiarity with IT security concepts, APM tools, and AWS.
• Understanding of Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
• Experience with version control and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GIT, Subversion).
• Strong grasp of code branching, deployment automation, and test data strategies.

We’ll keep this simple: if it sounds good, get in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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