Salesforce Release Manager

DEVONSHIRE HAYES RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS LIMITED; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment firm seeks a skilled Salesforce Release Manager to lead deployment initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of Salesforce architecture and deployment tools, coupled with excellent project management and communication skills. You will be pivotal in planning, executing, and managing multiple releases while ensuring compliance and documentation are meticulously maintained. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about Salesforce, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• Proven background in planning and executing Salesforce deployments.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture and deployment tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate Salesforce releases effectively.
• Manage change and compliance during the release process.

Skills

Salesforce architecture

Salesforce deployment tools

CI/CD pipelines

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Azure DevOps

Salesforce DX

GitHub

SonarQube

Gearset

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Salesforce Release Manager with excellent communication skills and a proven background in planning, coordinating, and executing Salesforce deployments? If so, we have an exciting new role for you.

Essential

• Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, including Salesforce objects, workflows, validation rules, and Apex code. (LEAD)
• Experience with Salesforce deployment tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, Azure Repos, SonarQube, Gearset, Salesforce DX, Change Sets, ANT Migration Tool). (LEAD)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools for Salesforce. (LEAD)
• Experience setting up development orgs and data seeding (OwnBackup).
• Experience with Branching Strategy tools (e.g., Github, Bitbucket).
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple releases simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ITIL or other IT service management frameworks is a plus.
• SCRUM experience / certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Release Planning and Coordination
• Release Execution
• Change Management
• Testing
• Documentation
• Post-deployment
• Compliance