Release Engineer

Agiliad; Bengaluru, Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Agiliad is seeking a Release Engineer to automate, build, and manage deployment pipelines. You will bridge development and operations, ensuring reliable software delivery by focusing on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and robust automation scripts.

Responsibilities include designing CI/CD pipelines, Terraform-based infrastructure, and cross-environment release management. You will collaborate with developers, QA, and system admins to optimize deployment workflows and reduce bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Release Engineering, DevOps, or Build/Configuration Management.
• Proficient in Terraform for modular, scalable configurations.
• Strong Python or PowerShell for automation and tool integration.
• Hands-on with CI/CD platforms like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Advanced knowledge of Git workflows and repository management.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows Server environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Write, test, and deploy infrastructure components using Terraform.
• Develop automation scripts using Python or PowerShell.
• Coordinate and execute software releases across environments.
• Automate provisioning and configuration of cloud or on-prem infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve build failures and deployment bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and admins to optimize workflows.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Linux

Windows Server

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Release Engineer to automate, build, and manage our deployment pipelines. You will bridge the gap between development and operations by ensuring reliable software delivery. Your primary focus will be managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and writing robust automation scripts.

Key Responsibilities

• Pipeline Automation: Design, build, and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Infrastructure as Code: Write, test, and deploy infrastructure components using Terraform.
• Scripting & Automation: Develop automation scripts using Python or PowerShell to eliminate manual deployment steps.
• Release Management: Coordinate and execute software releases across development, staging, and production environments.
• Environment Provisioning: Automate the provisioning and configuration of cloud or on-premise infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve build failures, deployment bottlenecks, and environment inconsistencies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and system administrators to optimize deployment workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in Release Engineering, DevOps, or Build/Configuration Management.
• IaC Expertise: Proficient in creating modular, scalable configurations using Terraform.
• Scripting Skills: Strong proficiency in Python or PowerShell for system automation and tool integration.
• CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with platforms like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Version Control: Advanced knowledge of Git workflows, branching strategies, and repository management.
• Operating Systems: Familiarity with Linux systems, Windows Server environments, or both.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud Platforms: Experience managing resources in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Containers: Understanding of Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Configuration Management: Exposure to tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.