Stealth Monitoring
Software Release Manager
Stealth Monitoring, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Position Summary
Stealth Monitoring is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Dev Ops Release Manager to build and support the strategic Stealth Solutions Product line.
As a DevOps Release Manager, this position will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end release management process, ensuring the successful and timely delivery of software releases to users and customers. The DevOps Release Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and Monitoring Operations, to streamline Stealth's release pipeline and drive continuous improvement in the release processes.
You will work with Software Development leadership to improve and mature software release management and deployment best practices processes. To succeed in this role the candidate must be able to be an analytical thinker, influence, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively.
Duties & Responsibilities
Release Planning and Execution• Collaborate with product managers and development teams to plan release schedules and prioritize features and bug fixes.• Coordinate and lead release engineers to perform code merges and branches.• Maintain/uphold Azure Dev Ops to manage key information like build and release procedures, notification lists, and dependencies.• Coordinate release activities, including code deployments, configuration management, and environment setup, to ensure smooth and error-free releases.• Develop scripts and automation tools to drive product development, integration, and deployment of software releases to different platforms.• Identifies and analyzes issues, bugs, defects, and other problems, particularly when problems recur in multiple products; recommends and facilitates solutions to these issues.• Provide production support through troubleshooting and triaging processes to identify software bugs• Release Reporting: Provide regular reports and metrics on release status and performance to management and stakeholders.
Communication• Facilitate effective communication between development, QA, and Monitoring Operations teams to ensure everyone is aligned on release timelines and requirements.• Communicate with the team regarding key project plans, commitments, and essential changes which include project requirements, schedule, scope changes, and QA plans.• Maintain detailed release documentation, including release notes, deployment procedures, and version control.• Key contributor to CAB meetings to provide the release scope, blocking items and define the backout and recovery plans.• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact release schedules or product quality.• Quality Assurance: Work closely with QA teams to ensure thorough testing of releases, including regression testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
Continuous Improvement• Implement and maintain automation tools and scripts to streamline the release process and improve efficiency.• Continuously evaluate and improve the release process by identifying bottlenecks and implementing best practices and process enhancements.• Evolve configuration management requirements through research of the latest configuration management and software development technologies.
Qualifications and Experience• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication), Engineering (Electrical/Electronic), Computer Science/Information Technology, Physics or equivalent.• 5+ years of proven experience as a Release Manager in a DevOps environment.• Strong knowledge of DevOps principles and practices.• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Shell, Python, or PowerShell).• Proficient in Azure DevOps or Jenkins Familiarity with Jira and Change Approval software such as Freshservice.• Familiarity with Change Approval, automated workflows CI/CD.• Certifications relevant to Azure DevOps would be beneficial.• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.• ITIL or DevOps certifications are a plus.• Agility and comfort with changing requirements and frequent customer feedback.
Working Conditions• Hybrid work environment• Flexibility in work schedule - meetings and phone calls with offshore teams
Stealth Monitoring does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Stealth Monitoring is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Dev Ops Release Manager to build and support the strategic Stealth Solutions Product line.
As a DevOps Release Manager, this position will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end release management process, ensuring the successful and timely delivery of software releases to users and customers. The DevOps Release Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and Monitoring Operations, to streamline Stealth's release pipeline and drive continuous improvement in the release processes.
You will work with Software Development leadership to improve and mature software release management and deployment best practices processes. To succeed in this role the candidate must be able to be an analytical thinker, influence, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively.
Duties & Responsibilities
Release Planning and Execution• Collaborate with product managers and development teams to plan release schedules and prioritize features and bug fixes.• Coordinate and lead release engineers to perform code merges and branches.• Maintain/uphold Azure Dev Ops to manage key information like build and release procedures, notification lists, and dependencies.• Coordinate release activities, including code deployments, configuration management, and environment setup, to ensure smooth and error-free releases.• Develop scripts and automation tools to drive product development, integration, and deployment of software releases to different platforms.• Identifies and analyzes issues, bugs, defects, and other problems, particularly when problems recur in multiple products; recommends and facilitates solutions to these issues.• Provide production support through troubleshooting and triaging processes to identify software bugs• Release Reporting: Provide regular reports and metrics on release status and performance to management and stakeholders.
Communication• Facilitate effective communication between development, QA, and Monitoring Operations teams to ensure everyone is aligned on release timelines and requirements.• Communicate with the team regarding key project plans, commitments, and essential changes which include project requirements, schedule, scope changes, and QA plans.• Maintain detailed release documentation, including release notes, deployment procedures, and version control.• Key contributor to CAB meetings to provide the release scope, blocking items and define the backout and recovery plans.• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact release schedules or product quality.• Quality Assurance: Work closely with QA teams to ensure thorough testing of releases, including regression testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
Continuous Improvement• Implement and maintain automation tools and scripts to streamline the release process and improve efficiency.• Continuously evaluate and improve the release process by identifying bottlenecks and implementing best practices and process enhancements.• Evolve configuration management requirements through research of the latest configuration management and software development technologies.
Qualifications and Experience• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication), Engineering (Electrical/Electronic), Computer Science/Information Technology, Physics or equivalent.• 5+ years of proven experience as a Release Manager in a DevOps environment.• Strong knowledge of DevOps principles and practices.• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Shell, Python, or PowerShell).• Proficient in Azure DevOps or Jenkins Familiarity with Jira and Change Approval software such as Freshservice.• Familiarity with Change Approval, automated workflows CI/CD.• Certifications relevant to Azure DevOps would be beneficial.• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.• ITIL or DevOps certifications are a plus.• Agility and comfort with changing requirements and frequent customer feedback.
Working Conditions• Hybrid work environment• Flexibility in work schedule - meetings and phone calls with offshore teams
Stealth Monitoring does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.