Senior Release Leader

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeRelease Full time $150,000 - $180,000
Release Engineering Leadership Opportunity

We're seeking a seasoned Release Engineer to lead our software deployment process.

This critical role ensures smooth, timely releases that meet the high standards of our customers.

As a Release Engineer, you'll coordinate cross-functionally across engineering, QA, operations, and product teams, overseeing every stage of the release lifecycle.

  • Plan and Schedule Releases: Develop detailed release plans, define scope and timelines, and ensure coordination across multiple teams.
  • Coordinate Across Functions: Act as the release liaison between engineering, testing, operations, and business stakeholders to guarantee seamless integration and deployment.
  • Manage Release Risks: Identify and mitigate risks related to technical failures, security vulnerabilities, and potential business disruptions.
  • Communicate Clearly: Keep internal and external stakeholders informed with regular updates on release status, potential issues, and changes.
  • Ensure Quality Assurance: Champion adherence to quality standards and ensure releases comply with internal policies and established procedures.
  • Evaluate Post-Release Performance: Monitor the success of each release, collect feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Optimize Automation: Work with the DevOps team to leverage and enhance CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment workflows and reduce manual effort.
  • Maintain Documentation: Own and update comprehensive release documentation, including deployment plans, runbooks, and retrospectives.
  • Foster Stakeholder Relationships: Build strong partnerships across departments and manage expectations proactively.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to enhance release processes, reduce friction, and support rapid, safe deployments.

Success in this role will be measured by:

  • Improved release metrics, including reduced release-related incidents and shortened cycle times.
  • Increased predictability, with a higher percentage of releases delivered on time and on scope.
  • Stakeholder confidence, with strong satisfaction from internal teams and customers with the release process.

Requirements

  • Experience managing complex release cycles and showing measurable improvements in a fast-paced SaaS environment.
  • Familiarity with common CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins with Azure.
  • Knowledge of database deployment practices, including dacpacs, is a plus.
  • Comfortable working with testing tools like Cypress, Postman/Bruno, and Rainforest QA.
  • Understanding of logging and observability tools, particularly Elastic (ELK Stack).
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across globally distributed teams.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • A continuous improvement mindset and a passion for building efficient, scalable processes.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Gain global experience across multiple countries and cultures.
  • Work in a flexible environment that prioritizes employee well-being.
  • Collaborate with an experienced, high-performing team.
  • Be part of a fast-growing company that promotes high performers from within.
  • Join a culture that values diversity, invests in development, and encourages openness.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on non-work-related personal characteristics.

Key Qualifications

  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Continuous learning and professional development.

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