Release Manager - Sydney, Australia - Latitude IT

Latitude IT
Latitude IT
Verified Company
Sydney, Australia

1 month ago

Olivia Brown

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Work for a leading and highly reputable Financial Services organisation

  • Genuinely positive and thriving work culture
  • Manage and coordinate the release of projects and new software releases
We have a new opportunity available for a


As the Release Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the release of software products and updates, ensuring timely and efficient delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, quality assurance (QA), infrastructure, and operations, to plan, coordinate, and execute the release process.


You will be joining a highly respected Financial Services technology company who focuses on providing innovative solutions to their customers and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

They offer great opportunities for growth and substantial rewards for performance working with a passionate and dedicated team of professionals, we're now looking for a highly motivated Release Manager to join the team in the Sydney based operation.


Day to day focus of the role entails:


  • Release Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders, such as development teams, product managers, and quality assurance (QA) teams, to establish release objectives, timelines, and priorities.
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Release Coordination: Facilitate communication and coordination among various teams involved in the release process, such as development, QA, infrastructure, operations, and customer support.
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Risk Management: Identify and manage risks associated with the release process, including assessing the impact of new features or updates, identifying potential issues or conflicts, and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
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Version Control: Oversee the version control process, ensuring that the correct versions of software components, libraries, and dependencies are included in the release.
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Release Testing: Collaborate with QA teams to define and execute release testing strategies, including establishing test plans, test environments, and test data to validate the software's functionality, performance, and compatibility.
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Deployment and Rollback: Coordinate the deployment of software releases to production environments, including the planning and executing deployment activities, monitoring the release progress, and ensuring the successful deployment of the software.
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Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and improve the release process by gathering feedback, conducting retrospectives, and implementing process enhancements.
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Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of release plans, procedures, and dependencies.


Skills & experience to propel your success in this role would include:

  • Proven experience in Release Management or a similar role, preferably in a technology-driven and quality-focused environment.
  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies and quality assurance practices.
  • Financial Services industry experience will be an added advantage in this role.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple releases concurrently.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with crossfunctional teams.
  • Knowledge of version control systems and software deployment processes.
  • Experience with software testing and QA methodologies.
  • Analytical and problemsolving mindset, with the ability to proactively identify and address potential issues or risks.
  • Ability to thrive in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.


This is a permanent position that can set you up for 2023 and beyond, working for a company who is known as a leader in their industry within the Financial Services domain.

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