Release Engineer

Cware; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Johannesburg is searching for a Software Release Engineer to manage software builds and releases in a Microsoft-based environment. The successful candidate will design CI/CD pipelines, automate builds, and ensure secure deployment processes. This role offers an initial full in-office work model, transitioning to a hybrid model post-probation, allowing 70% remote work. The candidate should have experience with Azure DevOps, .NET technologies, and cloud deployment practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, automating, and executing software builds and releases.
• Proficient in managing CI/CD pipelines within a Microsoft environment.
• Knowledge of best practices in Azure DevOps and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Automate builds and manage release pipelines to Azure services.
• Plan and coordinate releases across environments.

Skills

CI/CD Tools

Azure DevOps Pipelines

GitHub Actions

.NET Core / .NET Framework

Azure App Services

Azure SQL

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Bicep

Azure Key Vault

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 03/24/2025

Job Title: Software Release Engineer (Microsoft Stack)

Location: Orchards, Johannesburg

Work Model: During the probation period, the candidate will be fully in office. After probation, the role will follow a hybrid model with 70% remote and 30% in-office work.

Job Description

The Software Release Engineer is responsible for planning, automating, and executing software builds and releases within a Microsoft-based environment. This includes managing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployments to Azure, and maintaining high standards for software delivery in .NET ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

Build & Deployment Automation

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Pipelines.
  
• Automate builds for .NET Core / .NET Framework applications.
  
• Manage release pipelines to Azure App Services, IIS, and Azure SQL.
  

Version Control & Configuration Management

• Administer Azure Repos or GitHub Enterprise.
  
• Maintain branching strategies (Git Flow) and enforce code quality policies.
  

Release Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute releases across development, staging, and production environments.
  
• Implement release gates and approvals using Azure DevOps Environments.
  
• Deploy and manage infrastructure with ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform (Azure Provider).
  
• Automate provisioning and scaling in Azure Cloud.
  
• Implement monitoring with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
  
• Manage rollback and recovery procedures in case of failed deployments.
  

Security & Compliance

• Apply security best practices in Azure DevOps, including role-based access control (RBAC).
  
• Ensure secure handling of secrets with Azure Key Vault.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• CI/CD Tools: Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions (for MS Stack)
  
• Opportunity to work in a Microsoft-based environment with cutting-edge technologies.
  
• Hybrid work model: 70% remote and 30% in-office after the probation period.