Release Manager

Visual Comfort & Co.; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home decor seeks an experienced Release Manager to oversee the deployment of software updates for their eCommerce platforms. The role blends technical expertise with strategic leadership, ensuring seamless releases and enhancing digital shopping experiences in a competitive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

401(k) Employer Match

Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off

Closed on all major holidays

Team Member discounts on all products

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in release management, preferably in a digital environment.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies.
• Strong understanding of PHP-based and .NET applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee release deployment to production and pre-production environments.
• Work closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams.
• Develop CI/CD scripts, pipelines, and QA automation.

Skills

Release Management

Azure Cloud

eCommerce

CI/CD

Version Control

Communication

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Headquarters Houston, Houston, Texas, United States of America •

Corporate Skokie, Skokie, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expired Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Seeking an experienced Release Manager to lead the release planning, coordination, and execution of software and system updates for our eCommerce and customer portal platforms. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth and timely delivery of high-quality releases that enhance our digital shopping experience while minimizing risks and downtime. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee release deployment to production and pre-production environments, ensuring proper testing and validation.
• Work closely with development, QA, DevOps, product management, and business stakeholders to ensure readiness for releases.
• Manage tools and systems used for release management, deployment automation, and version control. Develop CI/CD scripts, pipelines, and QA automation.
• Ensure all releases comply with Azure cloud standards, best practices, and security requirements.
• Coordinate with IT and DevOps teams to maintain reliable deployment environments.
• Communicate release details and schedules to all relevant teams and stakeholders.
• Manage rollback plans and contingencies to address potential deployment issues.
• Be available for and participate in off-hours and emergency production support requests.
• Monitor the site for uptime and help resolve issues.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Requirements:

• B.S. in Computer Science or a similar field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in release management, preferably in eCommerce or a similar high-paced digital environment in Azure cloud environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services, including networking, storage, and security.
• Experience with Git to merge code, manage branches, clean history, resolve conflicts.
• Understanding of building and deploying PHP-based and .NET applications. Experience working in Linux environments.
• Strong preference for ecommerce developer background and skillset.
• Must be able to follow directions, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and communicate effectively and confidently
• Competitive compensation plan
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off Programs
• Closed on all major holidays
• Team Member discounts on all Visual Comfort Products

Compensation Range starts at $115,000 plus annual bonus

Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Headquarters Houston, Houston, Texas, United States of America,

Corporate Skokie, Skokie, Illinois, United States of America