Release and Environment Manager (Basingstoke)

Position Summary: The Release and Environment Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing the release cycle and environment configurations across our applications. This role involves decision-making authority over the release process and requires extensive experience with Azure environments, Docker, React, Angular, Oracle Database, Node.js, environment management, and Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities:

Release Cycle Management:

• Lead and make strategic decisions regarding the release cycle to ensure timely and successful application deployments.
• Develop and manage release plans and schedules in coordination with project timelines and business needs.
• Implement and manage best practices for release management processes.

Environment Management:

• Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of development, testing, and production environments.
• Ensure environments are secure, scalable, and consistent with organizational standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve environment-related issues swiftly to minimize downtime.

Technical Expertise:

• Utilize Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes to manage application deployments and infrastructure.
• Work closely with development teams using React, Angular, Node.js, and Oracle Database to optimize application performance and deployment pipelines.
• Implement automation tools to streamline deployment processes and reduce manual interventions.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Collaborate with development, operations, and business teams to align on release schedules and objectives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on release status, issues, and resolutions.
• Mentor and guide team members in best practices for release and environment management.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement strategies to enhance release efficiency and environment stability.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our release and environment management practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Certified, Kubernetes Certified) are a plus