DS Technologies Inc
Release Engineer/Coordinator(Hybrid)
Full Time • Whippany NJ
Benefits:
- High-Visibility Role
- Hybrid Flexibility
- Cutting-Edge Environment
Job Title: Release Engineer / Coordinator
Client: Barclays
Location: Whippany, NJ (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)
Location: Whippany, NJ (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Release Engineer / Coordinator to join our client Barclays’ technology team in Whippany, NJ. The ideal candidate will have strong release management, coordination, and communication skills, with hands-on experience in software deployment, agile environments, and cross-functional collaboration.
This role focuses on ensuring smooth, reliable, and timely software releases across multiple technical squads, involving Data/ETL and Java/API deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage production release activities across multiple development squads.
- Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Developers, QA, and Operations teams to plan, schedule, and execute releases.
- Prepare and manage release documentation, including implementation plans, change requests, and peer review checklists.
- Ensure compliance with release governance and SLAs for approvals, execution, and closure.
- Track and report release progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders.
- Drive process improvements to enhance release efficiency and reliability.
- Utilize tools such as JIRA, ServiceNow, Confluence, and Git for tracking, coordination, and reporting.
- Support environment and configuration management during release cycles.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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5+ years of experience in Release Management, Build Coordination, or DevOps-related roles.
- Strong understanding of software delivery lifecycle (SDLC), Agile, and DevOps practices.
- Proficiency with JIRA, ServiceNow, or equivalent tracking and workflow tools.
- Experience coordinating releases across Data/ETL and Java/API-based applications.
- Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent releases in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have:
- Prior development experience in ETL, Java, or Python to understand production artifacts and deployment requirements.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build tools such as Jenkins, Maven, or GitLab CI.
- Experience in banking, financial services, or large enterprise environments.
Compensation: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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