Tata Consultancy Services
Salesforce Copado Release Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services, Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States, 29715
Job Description (MUST HAVE 8+ Experience)
Copado Expertise:
Strong hands-on experience with
Copado
for release management, version control, and CI/CD automation. Expertise in managing Salesforce metadata, Git repositories, and branching strategies within Copado. Familiarity with Copado pipeline configuration, user stories, and deployment packages. Salesforce Platform Knowledge: Solid understanding of the
Salesforce Platform , including knowledge of standard/custom objects, flows, triggers, and Apex code. DevOps Toolchain : Experience with
CI/CD tools
such as
GitLab, Bitbucket
for automated deployments. Knowledge of
Git
(Git-based version control) for managing branching, merging, and conflict resolution. Automation : Proficient in automating release processes to eliminate manual deployment bottlenecks. Environment & Data Management : Expertise in handling Salesforce
sandbox management , including sandbox refreshes, and seeding test data. Ability to set up data masking or anonymization processes for development and testing environments. Release Management : Experience in planning and executing
release cycles
across multiple Salesforce environments, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient rollbacks when necessary. Familiarity with the
release
model to coordinate releases across integrated systems. Change Control & Governance : Implement and enforce change control processes to ensure that releases are aligned with organizational policies. Knowledge of
Salesforce governance , best practices, and compliance requirements to avoid security risks. Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication : Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with Salesforce developers, and business teams to coordinate release cycles, resolve issues, and provide status updates. Work closely with cross-functional teams (QA, development) to ensure successful feature delivery and deployments. Roles & Responsibilities: Release Planning & Execution : Own the
end-to-end release management
process for Salesforce environments, using Copado to manage deployments, user stories, and version control. Work closely with developers, QA teams to ensure successful, error-free releases. Plan and execute
release cycles , including sandbox refreshes, production deployments, and emergency hotfixes. CI/CD Pipeline Management : Implement and maintain
CI/CD pipelines
for continuous integration and delivery of Salesforce changes. Copado Administration : Administer Copado for managing Salesforce releases, including setting up user permissions, creating pipelines, and monitoring deployments. Manage and optimize
branching strategies , user story pipelines, and Copado jobs. Issue Tracking & Resolution : Monitor release processes and deployment issues, identifying root causes and working with relevant teams to resolve them. Ensure proper
rollback procedures
are in place in case of deployment failures. Change Management : Implement and enforce strict change control processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and avoid unapproved deployments. Maintain detailed records of deployment activities, including logs, audit trails, and release notes for governance. Environment Management : Manage Salesforce environments (development, UAT, Staging, Pre-prod ,production), including sandbox setup, data migration, and refresh scheduling. Ensure
environment consistency
and data quality across various Salesforce instances. Collaboration & Documentation : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth release process, including communication of release status and potential impacts to stakeholders. Maintain up-to-date
release documentation , including deployment guides, issue logs, and rollback strategies. Performance Optimization : Continuously optimize the release process for better speed, reliability, and efficiency. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve deployment workflows.
Copado
for release management, version control, and CI/CD automation. Expertise in managing Salesforce metadata, Git repositories, and branching strategies within Copado. Familiarity with Copado pipeline configuration, user stories, and deployment packages. Salesforce Platform Knowledge: Solid understanding of the
Salesforce Platform , including knowledge of standard/custom objects, flows, triggers, and Apex code. DevOps Toolchain : Experience with
CI/CD tools
such as
GitLab, Bitbucket
for automated deployments. Knowledge of
Git
(Git-based version control) for managing branching, merging, and conflict resolution. Automation : Proficient in automating release processes to eliminate manual deployment bottlenecks. Environment & Data Management : Expertise in handling Salesforce
sandbox management , including sandbox refreshes, and seeding test data. Ability to set up data masking or anonymization processes for development and testing environments. Release Management : Experience in planning and executing
release cycles
across multiple Salesforce environments, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient rollbacks when necessary. Familiarity with the
release
model to coordinate releases across integrated systems. Change Control & Governance : Implement and enforce change control processes to ensure that releases are aligned with organizational policies. Knowledge of
Salesforce governance , best practices, and compliance requirements to avoid security risks. Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication : Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with Salesforce developers, and business teams to coordinate release cycles, resolve issues, and provide status updates. Work closely with cross-functional teams (QA, development) to ensure successful feature delivery and deployments. Roles & Responsibilities: Release Planning & Execution : Own the
end-to-end release management
process for Salesforce environments, using Copado to manage deployments, user stories, and version control. Work closely with developers, QA teams to ensure successful, error-free releases. Plan and execute
release cycles , including sandbox refreshes, production deployments, and emergency hotfixes. CI/CD Pipeline Management : Implement and maintain
CI/CD pipelines
for continuous integration and delivery of Salesforce changes. Copado Administration : Administer Copado for managing Salesforce releases, including setting up user permissions, creating pipelines, and monitoring deployments. Manage and optimize
branching strategies , user story pipelines, and Copado jobs. Issue Tracking & Resolution : Monitor release processes and deployment issues, identifying root causes and working with relevant teams to resolve them. Ensure proper
rollback procedures
are in place in case of deployment failures. Change Management : Implement and enforce strict change control processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and avoid unapproved deployments. Maintain detailed records of deployment activities, including logs, audit trails, and release notes for governance. Environment Management : Manage Salesforce environments (development, UAT, Staging, Pre-prod ,production), including sandbox setup, data migration, and refresh scheduling. Ensure
environment consistency
and data quality across various Salesforce instances. Collaboration & Documentation : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth release process, including communication of release status and potential impacts to stakeholders. Maintain up-to-date
release documentation , including deployment guides, issue logs, and rollback strategies. Performance Optimization : Continuously optimize the release process for better speed, reliability, and efficiency. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve deployment workflows.