Release Engineer

Release Management & Deployment

• Develop, configure, maintain, and enhance automated build, integration, release, and deployment processes across nonproduction and production environments
• Execute approved software deployments, validate results, troubleshoot failures, and document release outcomes
• Manage software versions, release branches, build packages, artifact repositories, environment configurations, and deployment traceability
• Maintain deployment scripts, pipeline templates, configuration files, and automation that support consistent and repeatable software delivery

CI/CD & Technical Operations

• Configure and support CI/CD pipelines integrating source control, automated builds, testing, security checks, approvals, artifact management, and deployments
• Monitor build and deployment performance, identify recurring issues, and implement improvements that increase reliability and efficiency
• Troubleshoot build, configuration, integration, and deployment failures, including rollback and recovery activities
• Implement and maintain release controls supporting security, audit, compliance, and operational requirements

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Development, QA, Infrastructure, Operations, and Security teams to resolve dependencies, configuration issues, and environment constraints
• Communicate deployment status, technical risks, incidents, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Maintain technical documentation, including runbooks, deployment procedures, release notes, troubleshooting guides, and recovery instructions
• Drive process improvements that enhance deployment consistency, scalability, and operational excellence

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Technology, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in release engineering, CI/CD pipeline support, build and deployment automation, or software delivery
• 1+ year of experience with Microsoft Azure and release automation, source control, deployment, or work management tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, or Jira
• 2+ years of experience supporting technology in Property & Casualty insurance, financial services, or another regulated business environment preferred
• Release Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Technology, or IT Service Management certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycles, CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing, artifact management, release processes, deployment, and incident management
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Git-based source control, build automation, release pipelines, and artifact repositories
• Ability to develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar scripting languages
• Proven ability to troubleshoot build, configuration, integration, and deployment issues and implement effective solutions
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage work independently and balance security, compliance, business risk, and customer impact
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and living Slide's Core Values