A Release Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing software releases across environments, ensuring smooth, timely, and risk-mitigated deployments. This role acts as the bridge between development, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders.
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT or related field
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3–7 years of experience in release management/coordination / DevOps support
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Experience in Agile / Scrum environments
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Plan and manage end-to-end release cycles (build → test → deploy → monitor)
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Coordinate with development, QA, DevOps, and product teams for release readiness
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Maintain and track release calendars and schedules
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Ensure all release criteria and quality gates are met before deployment
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Manage deployment activities across environments (Dev, QA, UAT, Prod)
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Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and conflicts
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Handle release communication (status updates, stakeholder notifications)
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Manage rollback and contingency plans
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Track and report release metrics and KPIs
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Ensure proper documentation and audit compliance
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CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps
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Monitoring tools: Datadog, Prometheus
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Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
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Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
Core Skills
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Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
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Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
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Experience with version control systems (Git)
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Familiarity with release management tools (Jira, ServiceNow, etc.)
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Basic understanding of cloud and deployment environments
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Risk management and problem-solving skills
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Excellent communication and coordination abilities
Soft Skills
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Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
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Attention to detail
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Stakeholder management
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Ability to work under pressure during release windows
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Decision-making and accountability
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