Job Title: Release Manager
Salary: Up to £60,000
Location: Fully remote (UK-based)
Company: Data & AI Microsoft Solutions Partner
Data & AI Microsoft Solutions Partner are growing their team in the cloud Azure space. They are looking for a Release Manager to join them
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, schedule, and control software development and deployment, ensuring smooth transitions between test environments and production.
* Collaborate with development and operations teams for efficient builds, deployment, and testing.
* Manage risks and resolve issues affecting release scope, schedule, and quality.
* Coordinate release content based on service requests, third-party applications, and OS updates.
* Communicate project plans, commitments, and changes, including requirements, QA plans, schedules, and scope changes.
* Conduct readiness reviews and Go/No-Go reviews.
* Produce deployment documentation and implementation plans.
* Provide weekly release reports to management and stakeholders.
* Continuously improve the release process by documenting issues and developing automation plans.
Required Skills:
* Proven experience in managing complex software releases.
* Understanding of SDLC and various development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall).
* Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI).
* Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills.
* Ability to identify and mitigate release-related risks.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN) and branching/merging strategies.
* Familiarity with scripting and automation tools.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with Azure and related deployment and management services.
* Experience in database migrations and managing database change scripts.
* Understanding of the integration lifecycle.
* Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards relevant to release management.
* Certifications in project management (PMP, Prince2) or Agile methodologies (CSM, SAFe).
Some of the benefits;
* 30 days holiday + bank holiday
* 5% Pension
* Private Healthcare
* Flexible working / fully remote set up
* Discretionary bonuses up to 12.5% of salary
Click 'apply now' or get in touch with Joe Bigsby on (0)203 826 6747or j.bigsby@nigelfrank.com
Please note the client is moving quickly with interviews being scheduled over the next few days.
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