AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Release Manager to own the end-to-end release lifecycle across a Frontline product portfolio, acting as the central coordination point between Engineering, Product, QA, DevOps, and customer-facing teams. You will define and improve release governance, optimize branching and versioning strategies, manage release risks and dependencies, and drive improvements in deployment automation and CI/CD processes. The role requires 4+ years of release management experience in large-scale enterprise SaaS or cloud-native software environments.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Own the end-to-end release lifecycle across Frontline products.
- Coordinate release planning, release candidates, production deployments, hotfixes, and emergency releases.
- Define and improve release management processes, standards, and governance.
- Optimize branching, merging, and versioning strategies.
- Partner closely with Team Leads, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure release readiness.
- Manage release risks, dependencies, and cross-team communication.
- Drive improvements in deployment automation, CI/CD processes, and release reliability.
- Maintain release documentation, deployment runbooks, and rollback procedures.
- Monitor release metrics and continuously improve release quality, predictability, and efficiency.
- Serve as the accountable owner of the Frontline release management function.
MUST HAVES
- 4+ years of proven experience with large-scale enterprise software environments and multiple concurrent release streams as a Release Manager, Technical Program Manager, or similar role.
- Experience managing releases for SaaS, cloud-native, or enterprise software products.
- Solid knowledge of Git workflows, branch management, and release versioning.
- Strong understanding of modern software development and Agile methodologies.
- Experience working closely with DevOps and Engineering teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on process optimization and operational excellence.
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.
- Experience supporting customer-facing production deployments.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Growth without limits: build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget
- Competitive compensation: get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews
- Flexibility: work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm
- Meaningful, modern projects: build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands
- Collaborative culture: join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized
- Well-being & support: access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location
Meet Our Recruitment Process
Application → Coding Challenge → Video Interview → Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview
Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit.
If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.
— Sarah J.
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Marketing Manager
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