Job Title: JD - Salesforce Copado DevOps Release Manager
Location: In Office
Type: Permanent
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled
Salesforce Release Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute feature rollouts using Copado. In this role, you will be responsible for managing multiple Salesforce environments, overseeing Git-based version control, and maintaining the CI/CD pipeline to ensure efficient, high-quality, and compliant deployments.
Key Responsibilities
Salesforce Copado Release Manager Responsibilities:
- Release Planning and Coordination:
- Plan and schedule the rollout of new features and updates, coordinating with various stakeholders to align release schedules with business objectives.
- Assess product backlog, prioritize tasks based on product vision and team input, and create basic release plans outlining goals and deadlines.
- Environment Management:
- Manage multiple Salesforce environments (development, testing, staging, and production), ensuring they stay in sync and overseeing the deployment of changes across the entire release pipeline.
- Expertise in handling Salesforce sandbox management, including sandbox refreshes and seeding test data.
- Ensure environment consistency and data quality across various Salesforce instances.
- Version Control and Collaboration:
- Implement and maintain version control systems (like Git) for tracking changes and facilitating collaboration among development teams.
- Coordinate with developers to manage code merges, resolve conflicts, and maintain the integrity of the codebase.
- Testing and Deployment Oversight:
- Oversee the testing process to ensure all changes are thoroughly tested before deployment.
- Manage the deployment process, ensuring releases are executed smoothly and efficiently, with minimal downtime and efficient rollbacks when necessary.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with a focus on quality gates and required approval processes.
- Copado Expertise:
- Strong hands-on experience with Copado for release management, version control, and CI/CD automation.
- Expertise in managing Salesforce metadata, Git repositories, and branching strategies within Copado.
- Familiarity with Copado pipeline configuration, user stories, and deployment packages.
- Administer Copado for managing Salesforce releases, including setting up user permissions, creating pipelines, and monitoring deployments.
- Manage and optimize branching strategies, user story pipelines, and Copado jobs.
- Communication and Documentation:
- Effectively communicate with stakeholders, providing regular updates on release status.
- Prepare comprehensive release notes and ensure all documentation related to the release is accurate and up to date.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, development, business) to ensure successful feature delivery and deployments.
- Change Control & Governance:
- Implement and enforce change control processes to ensure releases align with organizational policies and avoid unapproved deployments.
- Maintain detailed records of deployment activities, including logs, audit trails, and release notes for governance.
- Knowledge of Salesforce governance, best practices, and compliance requirements to avoid security risks.
- Issue Tracking & Resolution:
- Monitor release processes and deployment issues, identifying root causes and working with relevant teams to resolve them.
- Ensure proper rollback procedures are in place in case of deployment failures.
- Performance Optimization:
- Continuously optimize the release process for better speed, reliability, and efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve deployment workflows.
Qualifications & Skills
- 7+ years of extensive hands-on experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, with a significant focus on complex solution DevOps/Release Management practices.
- Experience in implementing and enforcing robust DevOps practices, including Git version control, code quality assurance (e.g., PMD rules), and building quality gates within CI/CD pipelines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Salesforce governance, compliance requirements, and change control processes, ensuring all deployments align with organizational policies and best practices.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience providing clear release status updates, preparing comprehensive documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, Business).
- Certifications:
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I and Salesforce Certified Administrator.
- Copado Fundamental I & II Source Format
How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the Apply Now button located in this posting.
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