Build and Release Manager

Neuron7.ai; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity and spot bonuses

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Office in Bengaluru

Job summary

Neuron7.ai is seeking an experienced Release Manager to drive end-to-end release lifecycle across multiple products and environments from its Bengaluru office. You will coordinate engineering, QA, DevOps and product teams to ensure predictable, high-quality releases while driving QA processes and test automation.

The role requires hands-on CI/CD expertise, strong Git and version control practices, and experience with Docker, Kubernetes and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Release Management / Build & Release Engineering / DevOps experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps).
• Expertise in Git, branching strategies, trunk-based development, and version control.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices-based architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end release lifecycle across products and environments.
• Coordinate across engineering, QA, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality releases.
• Drive QA processes and test automation to improve release readiness.
• Govern release processes, artifacts, and multi-environment deployments.
• Implement scalable release processes and tracking across multiple products.

Skills

CI/CD tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Python scripting

Terraform

Blue-Green deployments

Release governance

QA automation

Selenium

Postman

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Azure Boards

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Neuron7.ai is a rapidly growing AI-first SaaS company focused on creating a category-defining service intelligence product. Backed by top venture capitalists in Silicon Valley and a distinguished group of angel advisors/investors, we are recognized as a startup to watch. Our swift traction in the market underscores our mission to empower enterprises to make accurate service decisions at scale. Our AI-first platform delivers service predictions in seconds by analyzing structured and unstructured data alongside insights from leading experts. In complex service environments - such as high-tech devices, manufacturing, and medical devices, Neuron7.ai helps service leaders excel in critical metrics like first-call resolution, turnaround time, and service margins. Learn more at Neuron7.ai.

Why Join Us:

At Neuron7.ai, you’ll be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is redefining service intelligence. We value creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to pushing boundaries.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Release Manager to drive the end-to-end release lifecycle across multiple products and environments. The role requires strong coordination across engineering, QA, DevOps, and product teams, ensuring predictable, high-quality releases. In addition, the candidate should have worked in driving QA processes and test automation, enabling them to effectively drive release quality and readiness.

Technical Skills

• 8-12+ years of experience in Release Management / Build & Release Engineering / DevOps
• Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps)
• Expertise in Git, branching strategies, trunk-based development, and version control
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices-based architecture
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) - preferred
• Understanding of modern deployment strategies (blue-green, canary, progressive delivery)
• Strong understanding of release governance, artifact management, and multi-environment deployments
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress) and integration into CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured)
• Exposure to observability and monitoring tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana) - good to have
• Knowledge of QA processes, STLC, and shift-left testing practices
• Experience in managing multiple concurrent releases and high-volume release requests
• Ability to design and implement scalable release processes across teams
• Prior experience in product-based companies handling release deployments
• Strong understanding of Agile / Scrum and DevOps methodologies
• Experience with release governance, change management, and CI/CD best practices
• Ability to define and standardize release processes across multiple products
• Proven experience in managing weekly release cycles and release calendars
• Familiarity with tools like Jira / Azure Boards
• Ability to drive automation-first and continuous delivery culture
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management (internal & external)
• Ability to manage multiple releases in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• High ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills to manage release expectations, risks, and timelines
• High-quality, on-time releases with minimal rollback incidents
• Reduced production defects and lower change failure rate
• Improved deployment stability, automation, and release predictability
• Faster release cycles and improved developer productivity
• Strong alignment between engineering, QA, DevOps, product, and stakeholders

Process & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies
• Experience with release governance and change management processes
• Familiarity with tools like Jira / Azure Boards

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple releases in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem‑solving and decision-making skills
• High ownership, accountability, and attention to detail

Success Metrics (What Good Looks Like)

• High-quality, on-time releases with minimal rollback incidents
• Reduced production defects and release risks
• Improved deployment stability and predictability
• Strong alignment between engineering, QA, and product teams
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

What We Do and Value:

• At Neuron7.ai, we prioritize integrity, innovation, and a customer-centric approach.
• Our mission is to enhance service decision-making through advanced AI technology, and we are dedicated to delivering excellence in all aspects of our work.

Company Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary, equity, and spot bonuses.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Work from our vibrant Bengaluru office.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Neuron7.ai is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you're excited about building innovative backend solutions and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you!