Chief Release Engineer (Mobile - iOS, Android & Backend)

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 155,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks a Chief Release Engineer to lead high-quality releases across iOS, Android, and backend services. You will connect Product and Engineering, orchestrating CI/CD-driven build, test, and deployment workflows with clear stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities include owning the release calendar across platforms, coordinating scope with PMs, Eng Leads, QA, and Ops, and overseeing production releases, feature flags, and rollback readiness across mobile and backend services.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of release lifecycle experience for iOS/Android and backend services.
• Strong communication with Product, Engineering, QA and Ops teams.
• Hands-on experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines and release automation.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage release calendar across iOS, Android, and backend platforms.
• Coordinate release scope with Product Managers, Engineering Leads, QA, and Ops.
• Facilitate release readiness reviews and go/no-go decisions.
• Oversee end-to-end release execution: build, test, and deploy phases.
• Coordinate App Store and Google Play submissions for mobile apps.
• Manage backend release deployments ensuring compatibility with mobile versions.
• Enforce versioning, tagging, and branching strategies consistently.
• Own production feature flag management and monitor deployment outcomes.
• Support production incidents related to deployments and rollbacks.

Skills

Release management

CI/CD automation

Git/GitHub

Kubernetes basics

Feature flags

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

GitHub Actions

CircleCI

Docker

Job description

We are looking for a Chief Release Engineer (Mobile - iOS, Android & Backend) to lead predictable, high-quality releases across iOS, Android, and backend services. You will connect Product and Engineering, orchestrating CI/CD-driven build, test, and deployment workflows with clear stakeholder communication.ResponsibilitiesOwn and manage the release calendar across iOS, Android, and backend platformsCoordinate release scope with Product Managers, Engineering Leads, QA, and Ops teamsAlign priorities, timelines, and dependencies across teamsFacilitate release readiness reviews and go/no-go decisionsOversee end-to-end release execution, including build, testing, and deployment phasesCoordinate mobile app submissions to the App Store and Google PlayManage backend release deployments, ensuring compatibility with mobile versionsEnsure versioning, tagging, and branching strategies are followed consistentlyExecute and coordinate production releases for mobile applications and supporting backend servicesOwn production feature flag management, including planning, enabling, disabling, validating, and monitoring feature flags throughout the release lifecycleSupport production incidents related to deployments, feature flags, and release activities, coordinating with engineering teams to restore service where requiredEnsure deployment checklists and release runbooks are followed, and support production rollbacks when requiredRequirementsProven track record with 7+ years of experience managing mobile application release lifecycles across iOS and Android platformsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with proactive stakeholder managementHands-on experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines and release automationStrong proficiency with Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions and/or CircleCIWorking knowledge of Kubernetes fundamentalsPractical experience with feature flag management in production environmentsDemonstrated ability in cross-functional release coordination across Product, Engineering, and QA teamsEnglish proficiency at B2 level or higherWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn