Software Release Coordinator

2 months ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ARCS Full time
Key Responsibilities
  • Release Planning and Coordination
  • Develop and maintain detailed release schedules and plans, incorporating inputs from development, testing, and operations teams.
  • Coordinate release activities and resources to ensure successful software deployments.
Process Management
  • Establish, implement, and manage release processes for code through development, test, and production environments using Jira.
  • Create and maintain documentation of release processes, roles, and responsibilities.
Communication
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for release communications between development, QA, operations, and other stakeholders.
  • Provide regular status updates on release progress, issues, and risks through Jira dashboards and reports.
Risk Management
  • Identify, document, and mitigate risks associated with the release process.
  • Ensure comprehensive impact analysis and risk assessments are conducted for each release cycle.
Quality Assurance
  • Ensure that all releases are thoroughly tested and validated at each stage of the release process.
  • Collaborate with QA teams to develop and implement effective testing strategies.
Deployment
  • Coordinate and manage the deployment of software releases, ensuring minimal impact on service availability.
  • Oversee post-release activities, including the collection and documentation of lessons learned.
Continuous Improvement
  • Continuously refine and improve release management processes, leveraging Jira and other tools to enhance efficiency.
  • Promote the adoption of best practices in release management and automation.
Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in software release management, configuration management, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience with Jira, including configuration, workflow management, and report generation.
  • Proven experience in a DevOps environment is highly desirable.
  • Certifications: ITIL Foundation or other relevant certifications are a plus. Jira Administration certification is highly desirable.


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