Release Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a highly organized and technically strong Release Engineer to oversee and coordinate software releases within a microservices-based environment.

About the Company

Our Client is your go-to iGaming service provider. They’re here to empower iGaming operators, allowing them to thrive in such a volatile industry. Their years of expertise, cutting-edge technology, and passion for delivering extraordinary player experiences make them the right choice for any company looking to elevate their success. They offer a range of iGaming offerings such as; Gaming Services, Casino Marketing, Sportsbook Marketing and Operations, Creative, Data and B.I, Operations (CS, RPF, KYC), VIP Management, Acquisition, Social Media, Content, Product, Legal and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate software releases, managing the end-to-end release lifecycle across multiple environments (development, staging, production).
• Coordinate and track releases across microservices architectures, ensuring dependencies are properly aligned.
• Create and maintain comprehensive release documentation, including release notes, deployment plans, rollback strategies, and change logs.
• Act as the main point of contact between internal teams and external clients regarding release planning and delivery timelines.
• Proactively follow up with development, QA, and DevOps team leads to ensure planned release items are completed and ready for deployment.
• Ensure adherence to Git Flow processes and version control best practices.
• Manage and communicate release schedules, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Monitor post-release performance and coordinate hotfixes when required.
• Ensure compliance with change management and governance standards.
• Maintain high standards of quality control with strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• The minimum level of experience is 3 years.
• Strong understanding of release management processes in Agile or hybrid environments.
• Hands-on experience with Git Flow and version control best practices.
• Experience working with microservices architectures and distributed systems.
• Proven ability to create clear, structured, and professional release documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with clients and internal teams.
• Strong technical background, including understanding of APIs, CI/CD pipelines, environments, and deployment processes.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple parallel releases and clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the casino or gaming industry.
• Experience in B2B environments and client-facing delivery models.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, ArgoCD).
• Experience with cloud environments such as OCI, AWS, or similar.
• Basic understanding of Docker containers and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as PostgreSQL, SQL, Terraform, Cloudflare, and RabbitMQ.

We Offer

• Attractive remuneration package
• Health insurance cover from the first day of work
• Wellness benefit (after probation)
• Optician/Spectacle and Blue Lens Benefit (after probation)
• Breakfast/lunch all week
• Monthly snacks allowance
• Training support
• Modern office facilities
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Exciting Company Events
• Monthly Beer Fridays
• Eur1,000 Refer a friend bonus
• Relocation package (if required)
• One day birthday holiday

Location

• Malta

Employment Type

• Full-Time