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Application Release Engineer Job Description

Position Overview:

Dacaro Services is seeking a highly skilled Application Release Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is integral to ensuring smooth and efficient application deployments across various environments while maintaining high standards of quality, security, and reliability. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing application release cycles, automating deployment processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Release Management:
• Plan, coordinate, and execute application releases across development, staging, and production environments.
• Develop and maintain a release calendar in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Deployment Automation:
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate application deployments.
• Implement tools and scripts to streamline release processes.
• Environment Management:
• Ensure consistent application performance across multiple environments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and development teams to troubleshoot and resolve deployment issues.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Document release processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
• Generate reports on release outcomes, performance metrics, and deployment timelines.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure readiness for releases.
• Act as a liaison between teams to address deployment dependencies and risks.
• Quality Assurance:
• Validate builds and ensure that deployments meet established standards.
• Conduct post-release verifications to identify and resolve any issues.

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in application release engineering or a similar role.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
• Experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Certification in cloud services or DevOps practices.