Devops Environment Manager - Devops Release Lead

NECSWS; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NECSWS is seeking a Devops Environment Manager in Mumbai. The role will involve leading and coordinating project activities across multiple mobile projects while ensuring smooth customer onboarding and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of experience and be proficient in managing DevOps processes and release workflows. Familiarity with CI/CD tools and cloud deployment models is essential.

Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to handle pressure are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 12 - 15 years of experience in DevOps and project management.
• Experience with mobile app build processes (Android/iOS).
• Strong stakeholder management and risk anticipation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate DevOps, release, and build-related project activities.
• Ensure smooth coordination with the Project Management team.
• Oversee automation of building pipelines and operational processes.

Skills

Project / Delivery Management

Release Support

Operational Coordination

Agile PM

Process Improvement

Cross-Team Collaboration

CI/CD tools familiarity

Cloud deployment models knowledge

APIs and microservices understanding

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Devops Environment Manager – Devops Release Lead

Full‑time

NEC Software Solutions (India) Private Limited is based in Mumbai (Worli & Airoli) and Bangalore with an employee strength of 1300+. It is one of the foremost providers of end‑to‑end IT services across various sectors. We work with diverse industry verticals which include publishing, media, financial services, retail, healthcare and technology companies around the world. Our customers range from two‑person start‑ups to $bn listed companies.

We have more than 30 years of experience in providing end‑to‑end IT services across the globe and have earned a reputation for delighting our customers by consistently surpassing expectations and helping them deliver robust, market‑ready software products that meet the highest standards of engineering and user experience. Supported by more than 1300 exceptionally talented manpower, we are a hub for offshore support and technology services.

Experience: 12 - 15 Years

Role Summary

Responsible for leading and coordinating DevOps, release, and build‑related project activities across multiple mobile projects. The role includes planning and onboarding new customers, ensuring smooth coordination with the Project Management team, and overseeing automation of building pipelines and operational processes. This role requires strong cross‑team collaboration, dependency tracking, environment readiness, and strong engagement with project managers, including the ability to push back where required.

Skill set / Responsibilities

• Project / Delivery Management: DevOps Plan & Build Coordination – tracking roadmaps, sprints, builds, customer onboarding, documentation.
• Release Support – preparing release packages, readiness checks, change governance, automation oversight.
• Operational Coordination – handling escalations, recurring issue analysis, dashboards.
• Agile PM – sprint planning, velocity tracking, dependency/risk management.
• Process Improvement – identifying gaps, enhancing automation, promoting best practices.
• Cross‑Team Collaboration – act as the central coordination point across Development, QA, DevOps, Infra/Cloud Operations, and Support teams, facilitate daily/weekly stand‑ups, sprint planning, release readiness reviews, and stakeholder sync‑ups.

Technical Skills

• Exposure to mobile app build processes (Android/iOS), app packaging, or release workflows.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Understanding cloud deployment models (Azure / AWS).
• Knowledge of APIs, microservices, and architecture.

Leadership Skills

• Strong stakeholder management, especially coordinating with UK‑based project managers and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to anticipate risks and proactively drive mitigation.
• Decision‑making based on delivery data and team inputs.

Personal Attributes

• Structured, detail‑oriented, collaborative team player.
• Ability to work independently and handle pressure.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong articulation of both technical and non‑technical content.
• High attention to detail.