Release Manager (Salesforce Project)

Summary: The Release Manager will oversee the complete release process for Salesforce-based applications, utilizing Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline management. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployments and adherence to quality standards. The position requires extensive experience in Salesforce release management and automation practices. The contract is for 45 days with a possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full release process for Salesforce-based applications, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating all releases across multiple environments (dev, test, staging, production).
• Utilize Azure DevOps tools for CI/CD pipeline management, automating build and deployment processes, and ensuring integration with Salesforce development cycles.
• Manage source control, branching, and version control within the Azure DevOps environment.
• Plan and execute Salesforce-specific releases, including customizations, configurations, and third-party integrations.
• Ensure proper versioning and deployment strategies are in place for Salesforce releases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, product owners, and business stakeholders, to ensure alignment of release timelines and successful deployment.
• Ensure that all releases meet the required quality standards by facilitating pre-release testing, reviewing deployment plans, and confirming that necessary rollback plans are in place.
• Monitor and report on the status of ongoing releases, deployments, and environment health.
• Provide post-release support and manage any issues or incidents that arise during the release cycle.
• Implement and maintain release governance policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and stability of production environments.
• Drive the automation of processes within Azure DevOps for smoother, faster, and more reliable deployments, leveraging tools such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other automation scripts where appropriate.

Key Skills:

• 8+ years of experience as a Release Manager or similar role, with a focus on Azure DevOps and Salesforce.
• Strong experience in managing deployments for Salesforce applications, including both declarative and programmatic changes (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning).
• Expertise in Azure DevOps (build pipelines, release pipelines, repository management).
• Strong understanding of Salesforce development and release processes (e.g., sandboxes, change sets, deployment using Salesforce DX).
• Proficient in version control systems like Git or SVN.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools for automated testing and deployment.
• Proficiency in Salesforce platform, administration, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Salesforce release management tools (Azure DevOps, Gearset, Copado, AutoRABIT, Flosum).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with Git-based version control and branching strategies.
• Familiarity with Salesforce DX and other deployment tools.
• Knowledge of Salesforce metadata, APIs, and packaging.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT