Release Manager

Position Description

We are looking for a seasoned Release Manager to oversee the full release management lifecycle of our Digital Banking Product. This solution is a key offering tailored for credit unions across Canada, and the Release Manager will play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and ensuring the seamless delivery of product updates. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, managing software releases in complex environments, and ensuring high-quality, secure deployments in line with industry standards.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the entire release management lifecycle for the digital banking product, from planning to deployment, ensuring each release is timely, efficient, and risk-free.
• Own the CI/CD pipeline, automating processes to optimize code integration, testing, and delivery across various development and production environments.
• Collaborate closely with development, QA, operations, and product teams to ensure new features and enhancements are delivered on time, with a focus on quality and security.
• Coordinate with credit union stakeholders to ensure release schedules align with their needs and business requirements.
• Develop, document, and implement best practices for release management, including version control, change management, and compliance.
• Monitor and resolve issues during the release process, ensuring timely troubleshooting and resolution to maintain stability in production environments.
• Conduct post-release evaluations, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous process enhancements, including further automation of the release pipeline.
• Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations and best practices, particularly in areas such as security, data privacy, and software integrity.
  
  

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in release management, ideally in the digital banking or financial technology sector.
• Expertise in managing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in DevOps environments.
• Proven experience with digital banking products, including an understanding of the complexities involved in releasing financial software in a secure, compliant manner.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and security best practices within the Canadian financial industry.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to coordinate across teams and manage stakeholders.
• Experience working with credit unions or other financial institutions is an asset.
  
  

Why Join Us:

• Be at the forefront of digital banking transformation, helping to shape the future of financial services for credit unions in Canada.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with cutting-edge technologies.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.
• Flexible working options, including remote and hybrid setups.
  
  

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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

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