CES has 26+ years of experience in delivering Software Product Development, Quality Engineering, and Digital Transformation Consulting Services to Global SMEs & Large Enterprises. CES has been delivering services to some of the leading Fortune 500 Companies including Automotive, AgTech, Bio Science, EdTech, FinTech, Manufacturing, Online Retailers, and Investment Banks. These are long-term relationships of more than 10 years and are nurtured by not only our commitment to timely delivery of quality services but also due to our investments and innovations in their technology roadmap. As an organization, we are in an exponential growth phase with a consistent focus on continuous improvement, process-oriented culture, and a true partnership mindset with our customers. We are looking for the right qualified and committed individuals to play an exceptional role as well as to support our accelerated growth.
You can learn more about us at: http://www.cesltd.com/
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Release Engineer to manage code branching and merging strategies while ensuring smooth deployments into production environments. This role is critical in maintaining the stability, scalability, and efficiency of our software delivery pipeline. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and production deployment processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Branching & Merging
- Design, implement, and maintain effective Git branching strategies (feature branches, release branches, hotfixes).
- Perform and oversee code merges, conflict resolution, and code integration.
- Ensure code integrity, quality, and consistency across environments.
- Release Management & Deployment
- Coordinate and execute deployments across staging, QA, and production environments.
- Automate deployment processes to reduce risk and increase repeatability.
- Manage and document release schedules, deployment notes, and rollback procedures.
- Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with development, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure smooth releases.
- Facilitate communication around code freeze, deployment windows, and production changes.
- Provide clear documentation and guidance on branching and release practices.
- Monitoring & Incident Response
- Monitor deployments and production systems for errors or issues.
- Collaborate with support and engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve deployment-related problems.
- Maintain rollback strategies and contingency plans for failed deployments.
Technical Skills
- Strong experience with Git, GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket, and branching/merging strategies.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Azure DevOps).
- Solid understanding of deployment pipelines and production environment management.
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
Professional Experience
- 5+ years of experience in Release Engineering, DevOps, or related roles.
- Proven experience coordinating production releases in fast-paced environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Strong documentation and process discipline.