DevOps Release Manager: Salesforce

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in banking seeks a dynamic Release Manager to oversee their Salesforce platform's release pipeline. This role requires extensive experience in Salesforce DevOps, including Git and test automation, to ensure secure and efficient deployments across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of security standards and the ability to facilitate communication among teams. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to simplifying banking and empowering clients to manage their financial lives better. If you're passionate about innovation and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Employee Benefits

Team Cohesion

Diversity Commitment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Salesforce experience, including architecture and shared components.
• Proficiency in Git, GitHub Actions, and understanding Salesforce DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Manage Salesforce platform's release pipeline for smooth deployments.
• Oversee technical design authority and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Salesforce

Git

GitHub Actions

Test Automation

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate/Vocational

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering

Tools

Force.com Migration Tools

Salesforce Tools IDE

GITlab

AutoRabit

Job description

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Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!!

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and can grow.

About The Role

The Release Manager role involves managing the Salesforce platform's release pipeline, ensuring smooth and secure deployments across multiple teams. This person must have extensive experience in Salesforce DevOps, including Git, GitHub Actions, and test automation. They will oversee the technical design authority, ensuring that all releases adhere to established standards and governance. The Release Manager will work closely with architects and developers to review designs, manage security, and support the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring that new capabilities are effectively integrated, and that the platform remains stable and optimized.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 7 years of experience working with Salesforce, including a deep understanding of its architecture and shared components.
• Must have experience with at least 2 different Salesforce Cloud platforms (for ex: Sales Cloud, ServiceCloud, Marketing Cloud, and Financial Services Cloud)
• Proficiency in Git, GitHub Actions, and test automation. Should understand the Salesforce DevOps process, including managing multiple teams sharing one release pipeline.
• Experience in participating in or leading a technical design authority, with the ability to review and approve designs based on established standards and governance.
• Strong understanding of security standards and the ability to manage security within the Salesforce platform, ensuring compliance and secure deployments.
• Proven ability to work across multiple teams, facilitating communication and ensuring that releases do not negatively impact other teams' work.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues within the release pipeline, ensuring smooth and efficient deployments.
  
  

Minimum Education

• Grade 12 National Certificate/Vocational
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology - Computer Science or Information Technology - IT Engineering
  
  

Minimum Knowledge

• A strong understanding of CRM, Sales, Marketing, and other business processes.
• Good knowledge and experience with AppExchange products and understanding of how to install/de-install.
• Should have strong understanding of deployments using Force.com migration tools (Salesforce Tools IDE, GITlab, and Version Control i.e. AutoRabit).
  
  

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Problem solving skills
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record
  
  

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.