Technical Release Specialist

About Our Client:The organization operates in the mobile gaming and wagering industry across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. It offers a portfolio of leading brands in sports betting, iGaming, horse racing wagering, and daily fantasy sports. The organization also runs a linear cable television network and a direct-to-consumer OTT platform, maintaining a broad geographic presence including offices in North America, Europe, and Australia. It is part of a global group that is publicly traded and recognized in the sports betting and gaming sector. About the Opportunity:The TECHNICAL RELEASE SPECIALIST role is responsible for overseeing the complete software release lifecycle, ensuring deployments are delivered reliably and efficiently with minimal risk. This position serves as the central coordinator among engineering, quality assurance, product management, and operations teams to standardize processes that enhance release quality and accelerate time to market. The role contributes by managing communication and coordination to prevent delays and duplication, enabling development teams to focus on product creation while maintaining operational stability during releases. Responsibilities:Establish and maintain consistent deployment practices to reduce risk and improve qualityImplement structured release workflows to minimize production outages and disruptionsCoordinate communication across engineering, QA, product, and operations to avoid bottlenecksStreamline approvals and workflows to accelerate feature and update releasesOversee testing, validation, and risk assessments to safeguard customer experienceManage day-to-day release management inquiries and requestsCoordinate change scopes, release details, and documentationMaintain rollback plans to enable rapid recovery from deployment issuesBalance resources, timelines, and competing priorities to keep releases on trackPlan and schedule environment refreshes for data accuracy across systemsManage sandbox environments to support development and QAApply expertise in Salesforce platforms and tools including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Einstein Chatbot, and othersDefine and communicate deployment windows to minimize business impactTrain and educate engineers and stakeholders on release management best practicesDeliver timely reporting on key release metrics to stakeholders Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field; Master's preferred4-6 years of progressive software development experience with at least 4 years hands-on Salesforce deploymentExperience managing application changes in an agile environmentProficiency with Salesforce Lightning Framework, Apex, SOQL, and VisualforceProven experience implementing complex Salesforce solutions and integrationsAbility to plan and manage releases in fast-paced, deadline-driven settingsDeep understanding of Salesforce security models and governanceStrong experience with CopadoProgramming skills in multiple languages such as Java, Python, JavaScriptExperience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelinesSalesforce certifications preferred Pay Range and Compensation Package:The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors. Benefits & Perks:Medical insurance with multiple plan options401(k) plan with up to 5% employer matchCommuter benefits Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:RemoteHunter is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.