Job Description

Project descriptionThe Release Analyst for CI/CD Release Trains is responsible for coordinating, planning, and managing the release of software updates across multiple environments. This role involves overseeing the CI/CD pipelines, managing release schedules, and ensuring that releases are delivered on time and with high quality. You will have a strong understanding of DevOps practices, release management, and CI/CD processes, and will be able to work collaboratively with development, QA, and operations teams.Responsibilities

• 1. Release Planning and Coordination: o Plan, coordinate, and manage releases across different environments, including development, staging, and production. o Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to define release schedules and ensure alignment with project timelines. o Track and manage release dependencies and risks to ensure smooth and timely delivery. 2. CI/CD Pipeline Management: o Monitor CI/CD pipelines to ensure that builds, tests, and deployments are executed successfully. o Identify and resolve pipeline issues, working closely with DevOps engineers and developers. o Continuously improve pipeline efficiency and reliability by implementing best practices and new tools. 3. Release Process Improvement: o Analyze release processes and identify areas for improvement to increase efficiency and reduce release cycle times. o Implement automation solutions to streamline manual release tasks and reduce human error. o Develop and maintain release documentation, including release notes, deployment guides, and rollback procedures. 4. Quality Assurance: o Ensure that all releases meet the defined quality standards and comply with the organization's policies and procedures. o Collaborate with QA teams to ensure thorough testing of releases and validate that issues are resolved before deployment. o Conduct post-release reviews to capture lessons learned and incorporate feedback into future release cycles. 5. Stakeholder Communication: o Communicate release status, progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including management, project teams, and business units. o Act as a liaison between development teams, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure clear and effective communication throughout the release process. o Provide training and support to teams on release management practices and CI/CD tools. 6. Incident and Problem Management: o Manage release-related incidents and problems, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on production systems. o Coordinate root cause analysis for release-related incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• 10+ years of Proven experience in release management, DevOps, or a similar role with a focus on CI/CD pipelines and release processes.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and branching strategies.
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with a strong attention to detail.

• Experience with release orchestration tools Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) and cloud-native CI/CD practices. Understanding of ITIL practices related to release, change, and configuration management. Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Luxoft