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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Software Release Coordinator to manage and oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of software releases across multiple platforms and environments. This role is critical in ensuring that software updates, patches, and new features are delivered efficiently, on time, and with minimal disruption to business operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software development lifecycles, release management processes, and cross-functional collaboration.
As a Software Release Coordinator, you will work closely with development, QA, operations, and product management teams to coordinate release activities. You will be responsible for maintaining release calendars, managing release documentation, and ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout the release process. You will also play a key role in identifying and mitigating risks associated with software deployments.
This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You should be comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Key responsibilities include coordinating release schedules, facilitating release readiness reviews, managing release notes, and ensuring compliance with change management policies. You will also be expected to continuously improve release processes and tools to enhance efficiency and reliability.
If you are passionate about software delivery and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
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- Facilitate release planning meetings and readiness reviews
- Maintain and update release calendars and documentation
- Communicate release status and issues to stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with change management and release policies
- Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams
- Identify and mitigate release risks and issues
- Manage release notes and documentation
- Support post-release validation and issue resolution
- Continuously improve release processes and tools
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in software release or project coordination
- Strong understanding of software development and release lifecycles
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with release management tools and systems
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Experience working in cross-functional teams
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience coordinating software releases?
- What tools have you used for release management?
- How do you handle conflicting priorities during a release cycle?
- Describe a time when a release did not go as planned. What did you do?
- How do you ensure all stakeholders are informed during a release?
- What is your experience with Agile or DevOps environments?
- How do you manage release documentation and notes?
- What steps do you take to mitigate release risks?
- How do you handle post-release issues?
- What improvements have you made to release processes in the past?
