Release Engineer

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate application releases across multiple environments.
• Manage end-to-end release processes, ensuring timely and successful deployments.
• Collaborate with development, QA, infrastructure, and business teams for release readiness.
• Oversee production deployments and provide post-release support.
• Handle incident, problem, and change management processes during release cycles.
• Ensure compliance with ITIL processes and organizational standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with releases and production environments.
• Monitor release performance and resolve issues in real time.
• Maintain release documentation, calendars, and reports.
• Coordinate rollback strategies and contingency plans when required.
• Drive continuous improvement in release management processes.
• Establish and enforce standards and best practices for release activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of IT experience in:
• Production Support
• Application Maintenance & Enhancements
• Release Management