Internal Cloud Platform Release Manager

BC Forward; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking an Internal Cloud Release Manager / Release Train Engineer to join our enterprise team in Chandler, AZ. This contract role is hybrid, requiring three days onsite weekly and encompasses governance of cloud platform releases.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of release lifecycle experience, strong Jira/SAFe tooling, and hands-on Terraform with CI/CD. You will own end-to-end releases, coordinate cross-team dependencies, and enforce standards for auditable, low-risk production

Qualifications

• 3-5 years managing release lifecycles for enterprise infrastructure or cloud platforms.
• Hands-on Jira and SAFe tooling experience with release tracking.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end release lifecycle for the Internal Cloud Platform.
• Coordinate dependencies across engineering, operations, security, and product teams.
• Define release standards, cadence, and readiness criteria.

Skills

Release management

Jira

SAFe

CI/CD

Terraform

Auditability

Tools

Jira

Terraform

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Job Title: Release Train Engineer (RTE) / Internal Cloud Platform Release Manager

Location: Chandler, AZ (Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week)

Duration: Contract - 11 months

Pay Range: $73.93/hr (W2)

Job ID: 408578

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an Internal Cloud Release Manager / Release Train Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud platform release governance, CI/CD, and Agile/SAFe tooling and a proven ability to deliver controlled, auditable, and low-risk production releases at enterprise scale.

Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end release lifecycle for the Internal Cloud Platform, from planning through production promotion.
• Coordinate dependencies across engineering, operations, security, and product teams to ensure safe and predictable changes.
• Define and enforce release standards, cadence, and readiness criteria for consistent delivery.
• Manage release calendars, change windows, and production schedules, integrating CI/CD outputs and automation workflows.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3-5 years managing release lifecycles for enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, or shared services.
• Expertise in release management, change management, and dependency coordination in multi-team environments.
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Agile/SAFe tooling, including release tracking for large backlogs.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform, including production promotion controls.
• Experience operating in regulated environments with strong stability, auditability, and change controls.

Preferred Skills:

• SAFe Release Train Engineer, ITIL Change Management, or equivalent certification.
• 5-7+ years supporting infrastructure or cloud platform releases at enterprise scale.
• Experience with VMware-based platforms, internal clouds, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Proven ability to define release standards, readiness criteria, and governance frameworks.
• Financial services or similarly regulated industry experience.

Why BCforward?

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.