Senior Release Engineer with Terraform and CI/CD pipeline management(Onsite)

Role Description

The Release Engineer is responsible for the deployment, release, and maintenance of cloud-based applications and services across platforms such as Azure and AWS. This role ensures smooth transitions of code from development to production, maintaining system integrity, security, compliance, and performance optimization. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams including software developers, systems architects, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver reliable and scalable cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines with security and quality gates. Optimize pipeline performance and automate repetitive tasks. Monitor pipeline health and proactively identify issues using observability tools.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Provision, configure, and manage cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform. Implement blue-green or canary deployments for critical applications. Ensure infrastructure consistency and prevent environment drift.
• Release Execution Governance: Lead and execute release engineering tasks for cloud services ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations. Act as a gatekeeper in the infrastructure and application lifecycle ensuring code integrity and quality. Maintain release documentation and versioning practices.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth releases. Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding release status, issues, and improvements. Mentor junior engineers and guide global cloud architecture initiatives.
• Strategic Leadership R3 Level: Mentor junior engineers and guide global cloud architecture initiatives. Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance release processes.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years of cloud deployment experience. 2-5 years with autonomy in managing releases and optimizing pipelines. 5 years with leadership in release engineering and cloud infrastructure.
• Certifications: Required - AZ104 Azure Administrator Associate or AWS equivalent. Recommended - AZ900 AZ204 HashiCorp Terraform Associate.
• Skills: Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, CI/CD processes, and Terraform. Proficiency in Git workflows and programming concepts. Azure Visual Studio.
• Behavioral Expectations: Shift from manual release coordination to automated, auditable pipelines. Foster cross-functional collaboration and proactive issue resolution. Embrace continuous learning and innovation in cloud technologies.

Details

Variable Compensation: This position includes a bonus or variable payout component based on individual and organizational performance. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, performance, and internal equity.

Benefits/Perks: Comprehensive Medical Plan, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, 401(k) Plan with Company match, Life Insurance, Vacation Time, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave.

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