Software Release Manager

Harvey Nash Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Software Release Manager for a 3-month hybrid contract in Glasgow. The role involves coordinating releases, managing risks, and overseeing quality assurance processes while requiring strong experience in Agile and DevOps. Suitable candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and extensive experience in release management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in software development or release management.
• Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain release plans and schedules.
• Coordinate efforts of development and operations teams.
• Oversee quality assurance to meet release standards.
• Manage change and deployment processes.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

DevOps

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

Version Control Systems

Cloud Platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Job description

Software Release Manager| 3 Months (Inside IR35)| Hybrid (Glasgow)

Harvey Nash's Client is recruiting for a Software Release Manager on a 3 month contract.

Main Responsibilities

• Release Planning and Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed release plans, schedules, and timelines, ensuring alignment with project plan and deliverables. This includes identifying and sequencing all necessary activities from development to deployment.
• Release Coordination: Coordinate the efforts of development, operations, test, and other relevant teams to ensure a smooth and efficient release process. This involves facilitating communication and collaboration among teams.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues that could impact the release process and develop mitigation strategies to address them. This includes proactively addressing potential obstacles and implementing contingency plans.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality assurance process to ensure that each release meets the necessary quality standards before deployment. This may involve coordinating testing, code reviews, and other verification processes.
• Change Management: Supervise the change management process to maintain the stability and integrity of the product. This includes managing changes to the release scope, schedule, and resources.
• Deployment Management: Oversee the final stages of the release, including the deployment strategy and execution. This includes ensuring that deployments are performed efficiently and with minimal disruption to users.
• Post-Release Support: Ensure support systems are in place for post deployment issues and feedback. This includes monitoring the performance of the release and addressing any issues that arise.
• Communication: Serve as the central point of communication for the release, keeping all stakeholders informed about progress, challenges, and any changes to the plan. This includes providing regular updates and reports.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to improve the release process, including automation, efficiency, and speed. This includes researching and implementing best practices and new technologies

Key Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in software development, release management, or a related field. Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with release management tools and processes.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with version control systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.

This role falls inside of IR35 and is hybrid working with the expectation to attend the Glasgow office on a Wednesday and as and when required. Please note that for this role you must have or be happy to get a Basic Disclosure Scotland. To apply please send your CV using the link.