Software Release Engineer (Release Manager)

About the Position

We are looking for a Software Release Engineer (Release Manager) to join our Release Management Hub team in Makati (Metro Manila). You will be responsible for managing Avaloq software releases for our clients in Region Europe.

Responsibilities

• Involved in planning and rollout of various Avaloq products in controlled environments.
• End-to-end accountability for the successful delivery of releases into Live environments.
• Accountable for release scope validation with project managers and delivery managers.
• Ensures technical validation of all releases are completed and reported for the Go Live.
• Create and manage implementation plan, release meetings, and production cutover.
• Responsible for software packaging, code merge, and log analysis of Avaloq core and front platforms.
• Collaborate with specialists of different areas for the implementation of cross-domain activities.
• Build trustworthy relations with internal and external stakeholders such as developers, Project Managers, Test Managers, and Client Managers.
• Document and educate users on release, configuration, DevOps, and deployment management best practices.

Please note that you will work with clients based in Europe; hence, the chosen candidate will follow a mid shift schedule (3:00 PM up to 1:00 AM), as well as on-call availability services and support on weekends during release Go Live.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science/Engineering Degree.
• Overall 7 years of experience with 3-5 years of experience in Release Management and/or Configuration Management experience, ideally in the banking and financial services industry.
• Experience with Unix, Oracle, SQL, Jenkins, Artifactory, Nexus, Gerrit, Bitbucket, or other source code management tools.
• Know-how in analyzing technical problems and automating recurring administrative activities.
• Conflict resolution, stakeholder management, experience in multi-cultural matrix teams.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Open to working weekends/shifts and extended support beyond shifts for unscheduled hot fix releases.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge about Avaloq Front Platform, Mobile Application releases.
• Avaloq ICE Release Stream creation, cutover.
• Shell scripting, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Container Platform.
• Agile / Oracle Cloud / ITIL certified.
• Experience in fast-paced and complex environments.
• Comfortable writing technical documentation (e.g., on Confluence).

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a hybrid and flexible working environment.
• Work with a diverse and inclusive team.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

About the Company

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research-led approach and continual innovation are powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive, and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Location

Makati, Philippines