Senior Release Manager ID83550

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Release Manager to own the end-to-end release lifecycle across a Frontline product portfolio, acting as the central coordination point between Engineering, Product, QA, DevOps, and customer-facing teams. You will define and improve release governance, optimize branching and versioning strategies, manage release risks and dependencies, and drive improvements in deployment automation and CI/CD processes. The role requires 4+ years of release management experience in large-scale enterprise SaaS or cloud-native software environments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Own the end-to-end release lifecycle across Frontline products.

- Coordinate release planning, release candidates, production deployments, hotfixes, and emergency releases.

- Define and improve release management processes, standards, and governance.

- Optimize branching, merging, and versioning strategies.

- Partner closely with Team Leads, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure release readiness.

- Manage release risks, dependencies, and cross-team communication.

- Drive improvements in deployment automation, CI/CD processes, and release reliability.

- Maintain release documentation, deployment runbooks, and rollback procedures.

- Monitor release metrics and continuously improve release quality, predictability, and efficiency.

- Serve as the accountable owner of the Frontline release management function.

MUST HAVES

- 4+ years of proven experience with large-scale enterprise software environments and multiple concurrent release streams as a Release Manager, Technical Program Manager, or similar role.

- Experience managing releases for SaaS, cloud-native, or enterprise software products .

- Solid knowledge of Git workflows, branch management, and release versioning .

- Strong understanding of modern software development and Agile methodologies .

- Experience working closely with DevOps and Engineering teams .

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on process optimization and operational excellence.

- Upper-intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.

- Experience supporting customer-facing production deployments.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

- Growth without limits : build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget

- Competitive compensation : get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews

- Flexibility : work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm

- Meaningful, modern projects : build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands

- Collaborative culture : join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized

- Well-being & support : access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location

Meet Our Recruitment Process

Application → Coding Challenge → Video Interview → Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview

Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.

If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.