Release Manager

RED Global; Basildon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is looking for an experienced Release Manager in Basildon. You will lead the software release cycles for a large-scale cloud-based platform. The ideal candidate should have strong coordination and planning skills along with AWS expertise. Responsibilities include managing release timelines, overseeing cloud deployments, and driving CI/CD improvements. This role requires 8-12 years of experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience as a Release Manager.
• Strong coordination, planning, and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage release timelines and dependencies.
• Coordinate across Dev, QA, Ops, and Product teams.
• Mitigate risks and manage change processes.
• Oversee AWS cloud deployments and ensure compliance.
• Drive CI/CD automation and process improvements.
• Monitor releases, report metrics, and resolve issues.
• Manage release calendar, merge validations, and CAB presentations.
• Lead Go/No-Go calls and post-release reviews.
• Maintain documentation and ensure audit compliance.

Skills

AWS certifications

Docker

Kubernetes

Architectural knowledge (Kafka, AWS DMS/EKS/SCT, CloudFormation, ECS)

Job description

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Role: Release Manager

Location: Basildon

Mode: Onsite (5 Days/Week)

Overview:

Seeking an experienced Release Manager (8–12 years) to lead software release cycles for a large-scale cloud-based platform built on Java Spring Boot and Microservices (AWS). The ideal candidate will have strong coordination, planning, and technical skills to ensure smooth, timely, and high-quality releases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage release timelines and dependencies
• Coordinate across Dev, QA, Ops, and Product teams
• Mitigate risks and manage change processes
• Oversee AWS cloud deployments and ensure compliance
• Drive CI/CD automation and process improvements
• Monitor releases, report metrics, and resolve issues
• Manage release calendar, merge validations, and CAB presentations
• Lead Go/No-Go calls and post-release reviews
• Maintain documentation and ensure audit compliance

Preferred Skills:

• AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect)
• Docker, Kubernetes, and monitoring tools experience
• Strong architectural knowledge (Kafka, AWS DMS/EKS/SCT, CloudFormation, ECS)

Please apply with your up to date CV in English.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Management

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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