Release Manager

Agility
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
$ 125K

Job location

Remote

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Configuration Management
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Revision Control Systems
Release Management
Salesforce
Apex Code
Change Tracking
Technical Debt
GIT
Visualforce
Git Flow
Deployment Automation
Software Version Control
Devsecops

Job description

A Salesforce Release Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of delivering new features, updates, and configuration changes from development through testing to production in the Salesforce platform. The role ensures that releases are stable, secure, and aligned with business objectives, while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations . Core Responsibilities

  • Release Planning & Coordination: Plan and schedule feature rollouts, aligning with business goals and stakeholder needs. Coordinate with development, QA, operations, and business teams to ensure all aspects of the release are covered .
  • Deployment Management: Oversee deployments across multiple Salesforce environments (sandbox, UAT, production) using CI/CD pipelines and source control systems like Git/GitHub .
  • Stability & Risk Control: Maintain system integrity by ensuring clean, error-free deployments and managing technical debt effectively .
  • Process Improvement: Implement and refine release management best practices, agile methodologies, and DevOps/DevSecOps frameworks to improve efficiency and reduce risk .
  • Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps architects, developers, administrators, and QA teams to streamline workflows and automate deployment processes .
  • Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain clear release documentation and share lessons learned to support future releases ., In a DevOps-focused Salesforce environment, the Release Manager is the linchpin between development and operations, ensuring that updates and new features are delivered efficiently, reliably, and with minimal downtime . This role supports continuous improvement, operational excellence, and higher user satisfaction. In short: A Salesforce Release Manager is both a technical and strategic role - combining Salesforce platform knowledge with DevOps discipline to deliver stable, high-quality releases that drive business value.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Version control?, * MUST HAVE!!! DHS & U.S. Customs and Border Protection Project experience

  • Salesforce Expertise: Deep understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities, features, and limitations; experience with Apex, Visualforce, and configuration management .
  • DevOps/CI/CD Skills: Proficiency in CI/CD tools, release branching strategies, and automation for Salesforce deployments .
  • Version Control: Strong experience with Git for managing and tracking changes in Salesforce codebases .
  • Agile & DevOps Practices: Familiarity with agile methodologies, release planning, and DevSecOps principles .
  • Problem-Solving & Communication: Ability to resolve deployment issues quickly and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

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