Release Manager
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About the Position
GFT is a pioneering company in digital transformation. We design business solutions centered on artificial intelligence (AI-Centric), modernize IT infrastructures, and develop next-generation core systems for leaders in the banking, insurance, and industrial sectors. In close collaboration with our clients, we challenge limits to help them achieve their full potential.
We are looking for a Release Manager with expertise in DevOps and CI/CD to lead and coordinate the software delivery process in complex technological environments. The selected individual will act as the connection point between different technical teams, ensuring that releases are planned, validated, and deployed efficiently, minimizing risks and impacts on production.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate functionalities and deliveries between different projects and teams.
- Manage functional and technical dependencies between releases.
- Monitor the process of creation, validation, and deployment of software releases.
- Monitor and coordinate the management of defects associated with each release.
- Identify and manage risks related to deliveries.
- Evaluate the impact of incidents and coordinate corrective actions when necessary.
- Act as the contact point between Development, QA, DevOps, Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, and Environments teams.
- Develop and maintain process and procedure documentation.
- Promote continuous improvement of existing processes and propose automation initiatives.
- Collaborate in the review of CI/CD pipelines and support in the resolution of basic deployment-related incidents.
Requirements
- Previous experience in Release Management, Delivery Management, or similar positions.
- Experience coordinating teams and dependencies in multidisciplinary environments.
- Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and tools.
- Experience working with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes.
- Ability to review pipelines, deployments, and identify common errors.
- Experience in incident management, risks, and operational impacts.
- Knowledge of version control systems and branching strategies.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of GitFlow or other advanced branching strategies.
- Experience in automating deployment and release processes.
- Experience in complex technological environments with multiple teams and applications.
Soft Skills
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Problem-solving and incident management capabilities.
- Orientation towards collaborative and cross-functional work.
- Ability to manage priorities in dynamic environments.
We Offer
- Work-life balance and flexibility: Possibility to work from home (hybrid/remote), flexible schedules, and intensive Fridays.
- Training and Development: Personalized plan, training programs.
- Social Benefits: Life insurance, remote work support.
- Flexible Benefits "a la carte": Corporate allowance for food, transportation, health insurance, childcare, and training, tailored to your needs and combined with flexible compensation.
- Relocation Package (if applicable): Financial support, visa sponsorship, and advice.
- Referral Program.
- Wellness Program: Nutrition, physical, mental. Discounts with Wellhub. Free psychological support service.
- Life at GFT: Smart offices, events, values awards, inspirational talks.
- International corporate culture.
About the Company
GFT is a partner for IT consulting and software development, specializing in the digital transformation of our clients in the finance, insurance, and industrial sectors. Our approximately 700 talents in Germany develop sustainable solutions with the latest technologies.
GFT considers diversity one of our fundamental pillars and promotes an inclusive work environment based on cooperation and mutual respect. We offer equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, cultural origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religious beliefs.
GFT has a registered Equality Plan that outlines the measures to be taken to achieve equal treatment and opportunities for women and men in the company and to eliminate any discrimination based on sex.
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The GFT Group is a global technology partner for future digital issues — from discovering innovation to developing and implementing sustainable business models. Within Group, GFT Poland (previously Rule Financial) is the provider of IT solutions to the global investment banking community.We work for 9 of 10 top investment banks of Wall Street and City of London.As part of GFT Group, we employ more than 3000 people in 11 countries, including 2 Polish offices located in Lodz and Poznan, where we employ 600 people.We offer challenging work in complex IT projects, using high frequency trading and best practices to deliver high quality software.We offer an opportunity to work in IT international projects for software developers and testers, application support engineers, project managers and business analysts. We are working with various technologies like Java, .NET, JavaScript, TDD, Oracle, ETL, Informatica and many more.
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