Release Lead

Job Title: Release Lead Experience: 10+ years Location: Hyderabad (WFO) 10+ years in software engineering, DevOps, build/release, or environment management roles, with several years focused specifically on release management or senior release engineering. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms Azure DevOps including pipeline design, templates, and shared libraries Deep understanding of source control systems and workflows (Git, branching strategies such as GitFlow/Trunk based, code review policies, pull requests). Solid scripting skills (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, YAML pipelines) to automate build, deployment, and environment tasks. Experience deploying applications to modern platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker, cloud PaaS (Azure, AWS, GCP), and traditional app servers (Tomcat, IIS, WebLogic, etc.). Familiarity with configuration management and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef) for repeatable environment provisioning. Good understanding of SDLC, Agile/DevOps practices, and test automation integration in the pipeline (unit, integration, UI, performance, security tests). Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools to validate releases and rapidly detect issues after deployment. Exposure to ITIL change and release management processes, especially in regulated or enterprise environments. Proven track record managing complex, multi system or multi team releases (e.g., microservices, distributed systems, or large enterprise platforms). Experience operating in Agile at scale (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) with multiple squads or product lines and a mix of monthly and continuous releases. Background in a highly regulated or mission critical domain (finance, healthcare, telecom, etc.) is a strong plus where compliance and reliability are paramount. Ownership and accountability: Takes full responsibility for release outcomes, proactively identifies risks, and ensures clear decisions and communication. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to translate technical details into clear plans and status for senior management and business partners. High attention to detail and rigor in process, documentation, and execution, especially under time pressure and during critical production changes. Continuous improvement mindset, using data and retrospectives to drive process, tooling, and quality enhancements in the release pipeline. Ability to work across time zones and coordinate global teams; comfortable with off hours work during major releases.