Release Lead

At Qualitest we're all about ensuring everything runs smoothly, whether it's your business, technology, or operations. We leverage smart engineering-led practices and precise processes to maintain excellence in all that we do.

Our clients are the world’s top brands and our diverse global team of 8,000 employees who collaborate with industry leaders in technology, finance, insurance, and beyond, making a significant impact in the world of technology.

We offer creative and flexible solutions to ensure the quality of your business operations, safeguarding your brand's reputation. We're proud to say we've been pushing the boundaries for over 25 years now, always striving for innovation and delivering exceptional service.

Ready to make a difference? Join our dynamic and forward-thinking team!

We are looking for a Release Lead, with 5+ years of experience for an exciting and challenging position!

This is a full-time, hybrid position located in Lisbon.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software release management, configuration management, or a related role within a software development environment.
• Proven experience managing release cycles in complex, cross-functional projects, ideally within an Agile or DevOps framework.
• Experience with release automation tools (Azure DevOps) and change management systems.
• Hands-on experience in version control systems (e.g., Git) and release branching strategies.
• Experience with risk assessment and issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, ServiceNow) to manage release-related risks and issues
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes, particularly within Agile and DevOps environments.
• Experience Developing a comprehensive release schedule that aligns with project goals and delivery timelines
• Ability to Coordinate across development, QA, product management, and operations to ensure all teams are aligned and prepared for each release.
• Lead release planning meetings, capturing requirements, risks, and dependencies for each release cycle.
• Define, document, and continuously improve the release management process, focusing on efficiency, consistency, and minimizing release-related issues.
• Manage change control processes, ensuring that only approved changes are included in each release.
• Oversee release readiness checks, confirming that all necessary steps have been completed before deployment.
• Identify and assess risks related to release schedules, quality, and resources, working proactively to mitigate these risks.
• Develop and implement contingency plans to address potential release issues and adapt the release process as needed.
• Work with Information Security Lead to ensure compliance with the governance model, including adherence to the RFC process, application service transition, and security protocols.
• Implement and maintain a risk log for ongoing risk assessment and issue tracking during each release cycle.
• Oversee deployment activities, ensuring smooth and accurate execution of each release.
• Monitor post-release stability, coordinating with operations teams to quickly resolve any issues.
• Collect and analyze feedback from post-release reviews to drive improvements for future releases.
• Evaluate and implement automation tools and best practices to streamline release processes and reduce manual intervention.
• Track key release metrics (e.g., lead time, deployment frequency, failure rates) to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with development and operations to incorporate DevOps practices into the release process

What we offer?

• Hybrid model
• Competitive salary
• Meal allowance
• Full term contract
• Health Insurance
• Psycological Support 
• Qualitest Allowance 
• Transport Allowance