6 DAYS AGO
Full Time
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SUMMARY:
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Manage and oversee the resources/team required to coordinate and execute Release Management practices. Own the release management lifecycle which will include scheduling, coordinating, and management of all releases spanning multiple applications, related infrastructure, and platforms. Should have advanced technical knowledge and understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines with the experience to both define and implement the right methodologies and practices.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage and oversee release resources/team
• Plan and manage all release activities.
• Maintain the release schedule for all code deployments.
• Communicate release details and schedules within the organization.
• Monitor release process by interfacing with QA, Development, Operations, Security and Project teams.
• Define and apply established metrics to determine the readiness, quality, and operability of software, systems, and products due for release.
• Proactively investigate new opportunities for automation across the SDLC.
• Build, maintain and execute automated code deployments. Manage and drive the phase out of manual code deployments.
• Understand and recommend branch strategies for source control.
• Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of build and release automation and best practices.
• Ensure SDLC and change management policies are followed with respect to release management.
• Interface with all technical teams to determine and establish processes for continuous integration, continuous deployments, and automated testing.
• Identify and manage risks that affect the scope, schedule, and quality.
• Understand the impact and risks involved in the release.
• Support of agile principles and values within and across cross functional teams.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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• Yes
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KEY SUCCESS INDICATORS/ATTRIBUTES:
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• Standardized Governance and Execution
• Consistent Environment Configuration and Management
• Improved deployment processes
• Improved Deployment/Release timelines and planning
• Reduction in Release related issues/problems
• Commitment and adherence to Firm Core Values
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
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BS in Computer Science and/or 4 to 6 years of experience related field or equivalent experience in the following:
• Strong background with source control systems including Git as well as branching and merging strategies.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with DevOps and Release management practices
• Experience creating and managing Azure DevOps build and release pipelines.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with deployment, scripting and automation.
• Experience with Agile development and secure SDLC methodologies.
• Experience with integrating test frameworks with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with programmatically interfacing with APIs.
• Coding experience in PowerShell, Python, shell, nodejs, etc.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Ability to identify deficiencies and take corrective action.
CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:
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None required.
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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
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None
Kforce is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
Location/Region: Tampa, FL (33646)