Release Manager

Our requirements

• 2+ years of experience managing or coordinating software releases, projects, or similar activities from planning through to implementation.
• Experience working in an Agile environment and an Agile mindset.
• Good understanding of software development and release processes.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and analyze third-party logs and technical documentation.
• Basic understanding of Microservices Architecture.
• Familiarity with containerized environments, particularly Docker.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes.
• Basic knowledge of web technologies and software design patterns.
• Understanding of Continuous Integration concepts is an advantage.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to support global initiatives and collaborate across different time zones.
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Optional

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working in a SaaS, software, or technology environment.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting production deployments or troubleshooting release-related issues.
• Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced team members.
• Strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with a practical, solution-focused approach.

Your responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the transition of solutions into production following successful UAT completion.
• Coordinate post-release verification and testing activities to ensure that releases are working as expected.
• Manage and continuously improve release-related processes, procedures, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve the release process and contribute to their implementation.
• Provide coordination, guidance, and ownership for assigned release activities, ensuring that agreed processes and timelines are followed.
• Manage several ongoing releases simultaneously, ensuring effective prioritization and coordination across teams.
• Coordinate small ad-hoc projects and initiatives related to software delivery and release management.
• Work closely with Engineering, QA, Product, DevOps, and other stakeholders to ensure release readiness and successful delivery.
• Monitor release progress, identify risks, dependencies, and potential blockers, and coordinate appropriate follow-up actions.
• Ensure that all required release activities, approvals, testing, and documentation are completed before and after deployment.
• Coordinate communication around release status, timelines, risks, and post-release activities.
• Support troubleshooting of release-related issues and coordinate their resolution with relevant technical teams.
• Maintain accurate release documentation, schedules, and records.
• Support release retrospectives and use lessons learned to improve future releases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and automation initiatives within the release management process.
• Support global releases and collaborate with teams across different time zones when required.

About the project

This is how we organize our work

This is how we work on a project

• Continuous Deployment
• Continuous Integration

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What we offer

• Private medical care, including a dental package, for you and your family
• Group life insurance for you and your partner
• Multisport card as part of the Worksmile package
• 40 hours for professional development during work hours,
• Free group language lessons,
• Access to platforms like: OpenUp, GoodHabitz, Pluralsight
• Worksmile cafeteria with 520 points per month,
• Referral bonus (starting from 6,500 PLN gross, depending on the position),
• Chill room with table football and PlayStation

Development opportunities we offer

• development budget
• external training
• industry-specific e-learning platforms
• intracompany training
• support of IT events
• technical knowledge exchange within the company

Benefits

• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical care
• sharing the costs of foreign language classes
• sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• life insurance
• remote work opportunities
• flexible working time
• fruits
• integration events
• no dress code
• video games at work
• coffee / tea
• drinks
• leisure zone
• employee referral program
• charity initiatives

Recruitment stages

• 1.
  Intro Call (20 min)
• 2.
  Technical interview
• 3.
  Feedback & Final Decision

Shiji Poland