Sr. Release Engineers

Sun Life; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

401(k) matching

Medical coverage

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Sun Life U.S. is seeking a Senior Release Engineer to lead end-to-end governance, planning and execution of software releases across multiple teams and environments.

Daily responsibilities include coordinating across development, QA, operations, and governance bodies to ensure readiness and on-time delivery. You will manage dependencies and risks, support testing, documentation and deployment schedules, and promote continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's in CS/engineering with relevant release/DevOps experience.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and SDLC release processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional releases in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end release governance and execution across teams and environments.
• Coordinate with development, QA, operations and governance bodies.
• Manage dependencies, risks, approvals, testing, and deployment schedules.
• Ensure production readiness and compliant, low-risk deployments.
• Mentor IT staff on release management lifecycle and best practices.
• Utilize SDLC, DevOps, and Agile methods within enterprise settings.

Skills

Release management

DevOps

SDLC

PowerShell scripting

Agile development

Team Foundation Server

Salesforce Release process

Ant Migration Tool

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Team Foundation Server

ANT Migration Tool

Salesforce Release Process

Release management tooling

Job description

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop‑loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.

Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities.

Job Description:

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Sr. Release Engineer (Sun Life Financial [U.S.] Services Company, Inc., Wellesley Hills, MA)

Will serve as a professional release engineer leading the end-to-end governance, planning, coordination, and execution of releases across multiple software teams, platforms, and environments. Daily responsibilities include:

• Lead software release delivery, ensuring releases are strategically aligned to business priorities, operational and technical readiness requirements, risk tolerance, and organizational governance standards related to software technologies
• Facilitates collaboration across development, QA, operations, business stakeholders, and governance bodies
• Support the management of dependencies, risks, approvals, testing, documentation, and deployment schedules
• Facilitate production readiness, release approvals, environment stability, and go/no-go decision-making to ensure successful, compliant, and low-risk software deployments
• Lead transparent stakeholder communication, continuous process improvement, release performance monitoring, automation opportunities, and the ongoing maturity of technical release management and software environment management practices
• Mentor and cross-train other IT team members on the end-to-end release management lifecycle
• Other projects impacting software release management as assigned
• Perform daily duties utilizing technologies and methodologies related to software development release, including but not limited to: Scripting experience PowerShell, code merge and conflict resolution, release management, DevOps, or environment management roles within enterprise environments, managing complex, cross-functional releases, software development lifecycle (SDLC), release governance, and change management frameworks, operating within regulated or highly governed environments
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation server, release Management Process, Salesforce Release process
• ANT Migration Tool
• Agile development framework

100% Telecommuting permitted from anywhere in the U.S.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree (foreign equivalent degrees accepted) in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a closely related engineering field of study, and 3 years of experience in any related occupation including: Scripting experience with PowerShell; Experience with code merge and conflict resolution; Release management, DevOps, or environment management roles within enterprise environments; Managing complex, cross-functional releases, software development lifecycle (SDLC), release governance, and change management frameworks within regulated or highly governed environments; and Working Knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation server, release Management Process, Salesforce Release process; ANT Migration Tool, and Agile development framework; or, in the alternative, Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent degrees accepted) in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a closely related engineering field of study, and 5 years of progressive experience in any related occupation including: Scripting experience with PowerShell; Experience with code merge and conflict resolution; Release management, DevOps, or environment management roles within enterprise environments; Managing complex, cross-functional releases, software development lifecycle (SDLC), release governance, and change management frameworks within regulated or highly governed environments; and Working Knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation server, release Management Process, Salesforce Release process; ANT Migration Tool, and Agile development framework.

Salary

This position qualifies for our employee referral program. The salary range for this position is one hundred eighty seven thousand dollars to one hundred ninety five thousand dollars annually for full-time employment. At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.

Inclusive Environment

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Benefits

At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market‑leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer‑funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We're proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we've also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

Accommodations

We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email to request an accommodation.

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Non-Discrimination

We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Employment Consideration

Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Additional Information

Job Category: IT - Application Development

Posting End Date: 18/11/2026