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Release manager - ASAP
Start: April
Duration: 6 Months
Allocation: 100%
Location: Oslo
Deadline: ASAP
Our client is looking for a Release Manager
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Release team in close collaboration with Product Management, * Development Management, and Project Management.
- Take responsibility for the release process, including planning, coordination, and execution of releases.
- Release Monitoring: Keep track of committed changes in the branch and ensure alignment with the release plan.
- Release Planning: Establish a solid timeline for testing and follow up on outstanding tasks before release.
- Testing & Quality Control: Review test reports, gather feedback, and prioritize bug fixes with the right stakeholders.
- OS Version Management: Lead technical discussions on OS versions with engineers and development teams.
- Branch Strategy & GitHub: Maintain control over the branch strategy and ensure what is ready for testing and release.
- Collaboration with DevOps: Work closely with the DevOps team to ensure a stable and efficient release process.
- Develop tools and services for release management and implement automated testing to enhance productivity.
- Improve development processes for continuous integration, deployment, and software/environment updates.
- Define strategy and guidelines for release management tools within IT to meet process requirements.
Desired Qualifications:
- Technical education at MSc/BSc level.
- At least 3 years of experience in release and test engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience with information systems in an operational setting (system analysis or development).
- Experience as a team leader, including planning and progress reporting.
- Solid experience with test automation tools.
- Advanced understanding of the software development lifecycle.
- Formal project management training is a plus.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of agile development methodology.
- Technically strong and detail-oriented – able to dive deep into what has been committed and is ready for release.
- Experience with GitHub, branch strategy, and CI/CD processes.
- Understanding of test and release processes in software development.
- Ability to lead technical discussions and drive decisions.
- Hands-on approach – an operational role rather than a high-level project management role.
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