Release Engineer

Digile; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Digile is seeking an experienced Release Engineer in Hyderabad, India to manage software deployment, system administration, and DevOps practices. You will streamline release processes, ensure reliable delivery, and coordinate with development, SRE, and QA teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of version control (Git), SQL languages, SDLC/Agile, and CI/CD pipelines, with an automation-focused approach to maintain smooth releases across environments.

Qualifications

• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and their workflows.
• Familiarity with SQL Languages (MS and Oracle).
• Familiarity with build tools, automated build systems, and build configuration languages.
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and streamline release processes to ensure reliable software delivery.
• Handle source code management and release workflows across environments.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Troubleshoot build and deployment issues to ensure smooth releases.
• Collaborate with developers, SREs, and QA for coordinated releases.

Skills

Version control

CI/CD practices

Agile methodologies

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Automation mindset

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Release Engineer with strongexpertisein software deployment, system administration, and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will manage and streamline release processes, ensuring reliable and efficient software delivery across environments.

The role requires strong knowledge of version control, build and deployment processes, SDLC, Agile methodologies, troubleshooting, and CI/CD practices. A proactive approach to automation, problem-solving, and ensuring smooth, consistent releases is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Software Deployment:

• Source Code Management: Understanding ofversion control systems (e.g., Git) and their workflows is crucial for managing software releases.
• Programming Languages: Familiarity with SQL Languages (MS and Oracle).
• Build Tools and Systems: Familiarity with build tools, automated build systems, and build configuration languages is necessary for creating reproducible and reliable releases.
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile Methodologies: An understanding of the SDLC and Agile methodologies is important for coordinating releases within a development team.

System Administration:

• Infrastructure: Release Engineers need to understand infrastructure concepts and how software interacts with various environments.
• Troubleshooting: They must be able to troubleshoot build and deployment issues, ensuring a smooth release process.
• Deployment Strategies: Knowledge of different deployment strategies and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines) is crucial for automating the release process.

Automation and DevOps:

• DevOps Principles: Understanding DevOps principles, such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), is vital for streamlining the release process.

Skills/Other Details

• Communication: Effective communication skills are necessary for collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, SREs, and QA.
• Problem-Solving: Release Engineers must be able to identifyand resolve technical issues that arise during the release process.
• Collaboration: Working effectively in cross-functional teams is essential for ensuring smooth and successful releases.