Release Manager

InfoVision Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

InfoVision Inc. is seeking a Manager, Release Engineering to lead and optimize our software release processes from planning through deployment.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, implementing a robust release data pipeline, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure smooth, secure releases. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, experience with CI/CD in GitHub Actions and Jenkins, and a track record of improving release quality while partnering with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field.
• Proven experience as Release Manager or similar role.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• ATLASSIAN expertise, especially JIRA and Confluence.
• Ability to oversee complex release processes and manage personnel.
• Technical mindset with management experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Jenkins.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes for reliable releases.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to optimize environments.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of production systems.
• Apply Agile principles to release management and produce KPIs.
• Lead and mentor release engineers and team members.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Agile practices

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

GitHub

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Client releases firmware & software for millions of customers in a time efficient manner. We are seeking a Manager, Release Engineering to join our expanding organization.

The Manager, Release Engineering will report to the Director of DevOps & Security Engineering and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive release process. The ideal candidate will have experience in technical, business, and leadership aspects of Release Engineering. Our goal is to make more data driven decisions. Your goal will be establishing a release data pipeline and executing those decisions. This position is based in Dallas and is expected to be in-office five days a week.

What You Will Do:

GitHub Actions and CI/CD:

• Design, implement, and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitHub Actions / Jenkins.
• In coordination with Manager, DevOps Engineering: Automate build, test, and deployment processes to ensure reliable and efficient software releases.

DevOps Infrastructure:

• Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to optimize deployment environments.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of production systems.

Agile Methodology and Best Practices:

• Meticulous scheduling and review of releases. Ensuring accuracy and quality of our product is critical.
• Apply Agile principles to release management processes.
• Promote DevOps best practices across the organization.
• Produce KPIs and inform Management/Leaders enabling data driven decision making.

ATLASSIAN Expertise:

• Proficiency in ATLASSIAN tools, particularly JIRA and Confluence.
• Use JIRA for issue tracking, project management, and release planning.
• Leverage Confluence for documentation and collaboration.

Release Oversight:

• Manage the end-to-end release process, from planning to deployment.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth releases.
• Monitor release progress and address any issues promptly.
• Initiate security testing and reviews at the appropriate time during the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Keep the Development Security Operations organization apprised of release schedules.

Branching Strategies:

• Develop and implement effective GitHub branching strategies.
• Ensure proper version control and code management practices.
• In conjunction with Management and Data Ops: create and distribute reports to show release numbers.
• Lead and mentor release engineers and other team members.
• Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Release Manager or similar role.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• ATLASSIAN expertise, especially JIRA and Confluence.
• Ability to oversee complex release processes and manage personnel effectively.
• Technical mindset with management experience

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality software and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!