Abra is seeking an experienced Release Manager to lead and manage end-to-end release processes across Web, Backend, and Mobile platforms within a large and complex technological organization.
Key Responsibilities
Release Management Across All Platforms:
* Own and manage annual and quarterly release schedules.
* Plan, coordinate, and lead all release phases across environments: DEV, UAT, PERF, and PROD.
* Manage release deployment processes for Web, Backend, iOS, and Android platforms.
* Work closely with Squads (Scrum Masters, Product Managers, etc.) to ensure release readiness.
* Coordinate regression, performance, sanity testing, and pilot activities prior to production deployment.
Work Environment & Governance:
* Lead weekly Production forums (including release approvals).
* Manage ongoing status meetings with Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and DevOps teams.
* Coordinate and lead release risk assessment meetings.
* Collaborate with Development Managers, DBAs, DevOps engineers, and external integration teams.
Release Process Optimization & Governance:
* Own and maintain Jira, Confluence, and other release tracking tools.
* Continuously improve deployment processes across Web, Mobile, and Backend platforms.
* Ensure releases comply with Information Security, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Professional Experience:
* 3–5+ years of experience in Release Management within large technological organizations.
* Experience managing Mobile releases (iOS and Android).
* Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
* Hands-on experience with Jira, Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD.
* Experience managing deployment and release processes in multi-environment systems.
* Experience working with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) – significant advantage.
Technical Skills:
* Strong understanding of CI/CD and DevOps processes.
* Experience with Fastlane, App Store Connect, and Google Play Console – strong advantage.
* Basic knowledge of SQL and DBA concepts – advantage.
Requirements
* 3–5+ years of experience in Release Management within large technological organizations.
* Experience managing Mobile releases (iOS and Android).
* Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
* Hands-on experience with Jira, Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD.
* Experience managing deployment and release processes in multi-environment systems.
* Experience working with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) – significant advantage.
Technical Skills:
* Strong understanding of CI/CD and DevOps processes.
* Experience with Fastlane, App Store Connect, and Google Play Console – strong advantage.
* Basic knowledge of SQL and DBA concepts – advantage.