Senior Release Engineer — Automation & CI/CD

PTC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

PTC is seeking a Principal Release Engineer (Automation Developer) to lead automated release processes across Java applications and cloud deployments. You will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerize services, and collaborate with development, QA, and operations to ensure reliable, timely software deliveries.

The role emphasizes automation, build optimization, and scalable release practices in a fast-paced environment leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD tools.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development experience and Java EE ecosystem familiarity.
• Proficient with Maven, Gradle, and Ant build tools.
• Experience with Git and Git workflows; code reviews and branching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Automate builds and packaging for Java applications.
• Own CI/CD pipelines to ensure frequent, reliable releases.
• Optimize build and deployment processes for speed and stability.
• Integrate automated tests and quality checks in the release flow.
• Manage dependencies and resolve build failures across environments.
• Containerize applications with Docker for consistent deployments.
• Collaborate with developers and QA to ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

Java development

Maven/Gradle

Git

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

AWS/Azure

JIRA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Maven

Gradle

Ant

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

PTC is seeking a Principal Release Engineer (Automation Developer) to lead automated release processes across Java applications and cloud deployments. You will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerize services, and collaborate with development, QA, and operations to ensure reliable, timely software deliveries.

The role emphasizes automation, build optimization, and scalable release practices in a fast-paced environment leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD tools.