Release Manager

Majorplayers.co.uk; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Release Manager to oversee the software release process in a hybrid work environment. This role involves coordinating with technical teams, managing release schedules, and ensuring quality standards are met for software delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Agile and DevOps practices, with a strong grasp of CI/CD pipelines and release automation tools. Join a dynamic team and contribute to enhancing the release management lifecycle while working on exciting projects that drive the company's success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Release Manager in Agile/DevOps environments.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and release automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end software release process.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including development and QA.
• Champion continuous improvement in the release management lifecycle.

Skills

Release Management

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

CI/CD Pipelines

Communication Skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

Release Manager - Web/Mobile - Microservices - CI/CD - 6 months - Hybrid - £500/£525 (Inside IR35) - Immediate Starters

Paying up to £520 Inside IR35

My client is seeking an experienced Release Manager to join their team. You will need strong commercial experience in Delivering within Technical teams and helping support on best practises.

Responsibilities/What you'll do:

• Own and manage the end-to-end software release process and help support the reduction of the current release schedule
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including development, QA, operations, and product.
• Experience working alongside teams of Java, JavaScript and Mobile engineers
• Define and maintain the release schedule, ensuring alignment with delivery milestones.
• Monitor and manage risks and issues affecting release scope and schedule.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and go-live readiness.
• Maintain release documentation, change control records, and post-release reporting.
• Champion continuous improvement in the release management lifecycle.
• Proven experience as a Release Manager in a fast-paced, Agile/DevOps environment.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and release automation tools.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills.
• Experience working in regulated environments or with large-scale enterprise systems is a plus.