Software Release Manager

Software Release Manager

Posted 6 days ago by 1751692954

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£500 Per day
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Hybrid
Glasgow
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Summary: The Software Release Manager will oversee the release planning, coordination, and execution of software deployments for a 3-month contract. This role requires managing risks, ensuring quality assurance, and facilitating communication among teams to ensure smooth release processes. The position is hybrid, requiring attendance at the Glasgow office on specific days. The role falls inside IR35 regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain detailed release plans, schedules, and timelines, ensuring alignment with project plan and deliverables.
  • Coordinate the efforts of development, operations, test, and other relevant teams to ensure a smooth and efficient release process.
  • Identify potential risks and issues that could impact the release process and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
  • Oversee the quality assurance process to ensure that each release meets the necessary quality standards before deployment.
  • Supervise the change management process to maintain the stability and integrity of the product.
  • Oversee the final stages of the release, including the deployment strategy and execution.
  • Ensure support systems are in place for post deployment issues and feedback.
  • Serve as the central point of communication for the release, keeping all stakeholders informed about progress, challenges, and any changes to the plan.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve the release process, including automation, efficiency, and speed.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in software development, release management, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Experience with release management tools and processes.
  • Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Familiarity with version control systems.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.

Salary (Rate): £500 per day

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Software Release Manager| 3 Months (Inside IR35)| Hybrid (Glasgow)

Harvey Nash's Client is recruiting for a Software Release Manager on a 3 month contract.

Main Responsibilities

  • Release Planning and Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed release plans, schedules, and timelines, ensuring alignment with project plan and deliverables. This includes identifying and sequencing all necessary activities from development to deployment.
  • Release Coordination: Coordinate the efforts of development, operations, test, and other relevant teams to ensure a smooth and efficient release process. This involves facilitating communication and collaboration among teams.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues that could impact the release process and develop mitigation strategies to address them. This includes proactively addressing potential obstacles and implementing contingency plans.
  • Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality assurance process to ensure that each release meets the necessary quality standards before deployment. This may involve coordinating testing, code reviews, and other verification processes.
  • Change Management: Supervise the change management process to maintain the stability and integrity of the product. This includes managing changes to the release scope, schedule, and resources.
  • Deployment Management: Oversee the final stages of the release, including the deployment strategy and execution. This includes ensuring that deployments are performed efficiently and with minimal disruption to users.
  • Post-Release Support: Ensure support systems are in place for post deployment issues and feedback. This includes monitoring the performance of the release and addressing any issues that arise.
  • Communication: Serve as the central point of communication for the release, keeping all stakeholders informed about progress, challenges, and any changes to the plan. This includes providing regular updates and reports.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to improve the release process, including automation, efficiency, and speed. This includes researching and implementing best practices and new technologies

Key Skills

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in software development, release management, or a related field. Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Experience with release management tools and processes.
  • Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Familiarity with version control systems.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.

This role falls inside of IR35 and is hybrid working with the expectation to attend the Glasgow office on a Wednesday and as and when required. Please note that for this role you must have or be happy to get a Basic Disclosure Scotland. To apply please send your CV using the link.

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