Release Manager – Salesforce & .NET (Azure DevOps)

Metasys Technologies; Richmond; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions company is seeking an experienced Release Manager to oversee release management strategies for Salesforce and .NET applications. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in Release Management and DevOps, along with hands-on expertise in Gearset and Azure DevOps. The role involves managing release pipelines, ensuring compliance with change control processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth deployments. Excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of ITIL processes are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Release Management, and DevOps Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Gearset for Salesforce release management.
• Proven track record managing releases for Salesforce and .NET applications.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and manage release management strategies for multi-tier applications.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Manage Salesforce deployments with Gearset, ensuring proper version control.

Skills

Release Management

DevOps Practices

CI/CD Pipelines

Salesforce Management

Automation

Risk Management

Change Control

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Gearset

git

Confluence

Job description

Release Manager – Salesforce & .NET (Azure DevOps)

Richmond, VA (onsite)

12+ Month Contract

Client is seeking a seasoned Release Manager & DevOps Practitioner with experience to architect, optimize, and manage release pipelines and change control processes across complex enterprise environments. This role demands expertise in modern DevOps practices, automation, CI/CD, and governance for effective and risk‑controlled software delivery.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and manage robust release management strategies for multi-tier applications across environments.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for Salesforce and .NET applications.
• Manage Salesforce deployments using Gearset, ensuring proper version control, metadata handling, and rollback strategies.
• Coordinate releases for .NET applications leveraging Azure DevOps pipelines and related automation tools.
• Implement sandbox management strategies, including data seeding and refresh cycles for Salesforce environments.
• Own and enforce change control processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with development, QA, operations, and security teams to ensure smooth, high-quality deployments with minimal risk.
• Automate manual software delivery and environment provisioning tasks for efficiency and reliability.
• Execute release readiness reviews, coordinate deployment schedules, and manage post‑change support and incident triage.
• Lead and document enterprise Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings, facilitating risk assessment and communications.
• Track, measure, and report on deployment frequency, change failure, lead time, and rollback metrics; drive continual service improvement.
• Mentor and coach engineers on DevOps and change control best practices, process adherence, and tool usage.
• Lead root cause analysis for failed changes and drive permanent improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ Years experience in Software Engineering, Release Management, DevOps Engineering, and Change/Configuration Management roles.
• Hands‑on experience with Gearset for Salesforce release management.
• Proven track record managing releases for Salesforce and .NET applications in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of ITIL change management processes and release governance frameworks.
• Experience with risk, compliance, audit, and regulatory reporting in a large IT environment.
• Strong communicator, with experience coordinating cross‑functional teams and Change Approval Boards.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• Experience with Salesforce DX, git, and source-driven development.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps Boards, Confluence for work item tracking and release planning.

Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.