Senior Release Engineer

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Release Engineer Location: Southlake, TX Work Model: Hybrid - 4 days a week onsite from Monday - Thursday, and Friday - Remote) Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension About the Role We are seeking a Senior Release Engineer to join our Wealth and Asset Management technology team. In this role, you will architect and implement structured, automated release management processes that enhance system reliability and delivery efficiency. You will be responsible for ensuring that new features, enhancements, and bug fixes are deployed smoothly while maintaining optimal system stability and minimizing service disruptions. Responsibilities Release Process Design and Implementation p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Define, establish, and maintain clear, consistent release processes across engineering teams p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Develop comprehensive documentation for all release procedures and conduct team training to ensure process adoption p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Categorize and manage release cycles including major releases, minor updates, and critical bugfix deployments p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Oversee the complete release lifecycle from source code management through production deployment Automation and CI/CD Leadership p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Design and implement automated, reproducible release processes using modern CI/CD tooling p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Build and optimize continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Eliminate manual deployment steps through intelligent automation and scripting p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Ensure software builds are created, tested, and deployed efficiently with minimal human intervention Cross-Functional Collaboration p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Partner closely with software engineering teams to define deployment workflows and requirements p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Bridge the gap between development and operations teams to reduce delivery delays p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Facilitate collaboration on code storage, build processes, testing strategies, and deployment methodologies p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Drive cultural adoption of release engineering best practices across the organization Monitoring, Metrics, and Continuous Improvement p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Integrate observability tools to track release performance and system impact p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Utilize data-driven metrics to monitor release velocity and identify improvement opportunities p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Conduct postmortems and incorporate feedback to continuously refine release strategies p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Measure and report on deployment success rates, rollback frequency, and system stability metrics Minimum Qualifications Education p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field from an accredited university Experience p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> 5-7 years of progressive experience in release engineering, DevOps, or site reliability engineering roles p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Demonstrated experience in financial services, asset management, or similarly regulated industries p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Proven track record of implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks in production environments Technical Skills Platform and Infrastructure p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Expert-level proficiency in both Windows and Linux operating environments p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database systems p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Working knowledge of job scheduling and orchestration tools such as Control-M Development and Version Control p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Proficiency with GitHub, GitHub Actions, and BitBucket for source control and automation p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Experience with software development lifecycles (SDLC) and industry best practices p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Working knowledge of programming and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar) Cloud and Modern Technologies p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Practical experience with public cloud platforms including Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Snowflake p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Co-Pilot or similar models Preferred Qualifications Core Competencies p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Technical Depth : Deep understanding of software development, configuration management, test integration, and system administration p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Release Engineering Expertise : Comprehensive knowledge of the release process from source code to production deployment, including tooling best practices p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Automation Mastery : Advanced skills in automating build processes and implementing safe, incremental deployment strategies p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Observability Integration : Ability to implement and leverage monitoring tools to track performance and gather actionable feedback p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Continuous Improvement Mindset : Commitment to iterating on processes based on metrics, team feedback, and incident postmortems Skills That Set You Apart p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Experience establishing release management practices for teams transitioning from manual to automated processes p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Track record of reducing deployment cycle times while improving stability metrics p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Strong communication skills with ability to influence engineering teams and drive cultural change p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0/" style=/"/"> Experience working in high-compliance environments with strict change control requirements

Created: 2026-03-04