Release Engineer

Blueprint; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k program

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Blueprint, a technology solutions firm with teams nationwide, seeks a seasoned release manager to support enterprise software releases across Mac and iOS platforms. You will own release notes, documentation, and coordination with engineering, testing, and product teams to ensure timely delivery and accuracy.

In this remote role, you will shape release processes, write clear specifications, and track dependencies while communicating risks and progress to stakeholders across time zones.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software release management, release coordination, or similar operations.
• 5+ years in team communication and cross-functional coordination.
• 5+ years in technical writing, release documentation, or maintaining technical specifications.
• Experience managing software releases, schedules, documentation, and deployment readiness.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple release activities and deadlines.
• Experience troubleshooting software issues and supporting testing, validation, and release quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage release notes and technical documentation for external software releases.
• Coordinate pre-Patch Tuesday activities, including release preparation, task tracking, and readiness checks.
• Support desktop and mobile application release processes, including Mac and iOS releases.
• Review release requirements, enhancement requests, and technical specifications for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate with engineering, testing, and cross-functional teams to track deliverables, dependencies, and timelines.
• Support release validation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain release plans, implementation documentation, test plans, and related records.
• Identify opportunities to improve release processes, documentation quality, and execution efficiency.
• Communicate release status, risks, and outstanding tasks to stakeholders.
• Ensure release activities are completed on time and within scope.

Skills

Release management

Cross-functional coordination

Technical writing

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CMP/CS or related

Job description

Blueprint is a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with teams across the United States. We help organizations turn complex challenges into meaningful outcomes by connecting strategy and execution across AI, cloud, data, product development, and emerging technology.

Our culture is built by people who care deeply about doing exceptional work. We set high standards, take ownership, and continually challenge ourselves and one another to be better. We work hard, support each other, and take genuine pride in what we deliver for our clients, partners, and teams.

At Blueprint, you'll work alongside talented people with different experiences, expertise, and perspectives. You'll have opportunities to take on meaningful challenges, expand your skills, and see the impact of what you build.

Bring your perspective. Raise the standard. Build what matters.

In This Role

You will support the release management process for widely used productivity applications, with a focus on release notes, pre-Patch Tuesday preparation, and Mac and iOS releases. You will coordinate technical documentation, track release activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to help ensure updates are delivered on schedule and within scope. This remote opportunity offers the chance to deepen your knowledge of enterprise software release systems while contributing to a collaborative technical team.

Responsibilities

• Manage release notes and technical documentation for external software releases.
• Coordinate pre-Patch Tuesday activities, including release preparation, task tracking, and readiness checks.
• Support desktop and mobile application release processes, including Mac and iOS releases.
• Review release requirements, enhancement requests, and technical specifications to ensure release documentation is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate with engineering, testing, and cross-functional teams to track release deliverables, dependencies, and timelines.
• Support release validation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution throughout the release lifecycle.
• Maintain release plans, implementation documentation, test plans, and related technical records.
• Identify opportunities to improve release processes, documentation quality, and execution efficiency.
• Communicate release status, risks, and outstanding tasks to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure release activities are completed on time and within the agreed scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in software release management, release coordination, or a related technical operations role.
• 5+ years of experience in team communication and cross-functional coordination.
• 5+ years of experience in technical writing, release documentation, or maintaining technical specifications.
• Experience managing software releases, release schedules, documentation, and deployment readiness.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple release activities and deadlines.
• Experience troubleshooting software issues and supporting testing, validation, and release quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while coordinating with teams across time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise productivity or office application releases.
• Experience with Mac and iOS application release processes.
• Familiarity with monthly software update cycles and Patch Tuesday preparation.
• Experience creating and maintaining release notes, release checklists, and implementation documentation.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles, quality assurance, testing, and deployment processes.
• Experience working with engineering teams to identify and resolve release issues.

Salary Range

At Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market. For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated salary range is $45- $51 per hr. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final salary and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and could fall outside the stated range.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, orientation, veteran/military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please reach out to: [e-mail]

Benefits

Blueprint believe in the importance of a healthy and happy team, which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k program
• Competitive PTO offerings
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Benefits

Blueprint believes that healthy, supported employees do their best work. Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Competitive paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Location:

Remote

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].