Release Manager

Release Manager / DevOpsCompany DescriptionWhy Talan?Talan - Positive InnovationTalan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of 850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.Talan at a GlanceHeadquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, weve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and were on track to reach 1 billion in revenue this year.Our Core Areas of Expertise- Data Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.- Cloud Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.- Management Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport Logistics, Financial Services, Energy Utilities, Retail, and Media Telecommunications.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Medium Release Manager to join a dynamic technology team supporting complex software delivery environments for a major international client. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating release activities, ensuring CI/CD pipeline reliability, enforcing quality gates, and supporting Agile delivery across multiple teams. You will act as a key link between development, operations, and quality teams to ensure smooth, secure, and predictable releases.This position requires strong technical expertise, hands-on experience with DevOps practices, and the ability to operate in fast-paced, Agile environments.Responsibilities:Release Management CI/CD:- Plan, coordinate, and manage software releases across multiple environments.- Ensure stable and efficient CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.- Implement and enforce branching strategies (GitFlow, Trunk-Based Development).- Manage Git repositories and repository scaffolding using Maven Archetype, Yeoman, or custom tools.- Oversee Docker image creation and lifecycle using Docker, Jib, Kaniko, or Buildah.DevOps Infrastructure:- Operate and support Kubernetes-based environments (Kubernetes, OpenShift).- Manage container orchestration, deployments, and rollbacks.- Collaborate on infrastructure automation using Ansible and Python.- Support networking and load-balancing configurations (Nginx, F5, DNS managers, SSL certificates).Quality Assurance Testing:- Define and implement quality gates using tools such as SonarQube.- Promote and support test automation best practices (TDD/BDD).- Coordinate automated testing strategies including API, integration, and end-to-end testing.- Ensure compliance with release standards and quality requirements.Monitoring Reliability:- Monitor applications and infrastructure using tools such as Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, Micrometer, and OpenTelemetry.- Support incident management and operational excellence through monitoring and alerting solutions.- Contribute to reliability and performance optimization initiatives.Agile Collaboration:- Work within Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban), actively participating in ceremonies.- Collaborate closely with development, QA, security, and operations teams.- Use Jira or similar tools to manage release-related tasks and dependencies.Experience- 3+ years of professional experience in Release Management, DevOps, or related roles.- Proven experience managing CI/CD pipelines and release processes in complex environments.- Hands-on experience operating Kubernetes clusters in production environments.Education- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.Skills KnowledgeTechnical Skills (Required)- Agile frameworks: Scrum and Kanban.- Git version control and branching strategies.- CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions.- Scripting languages: Ansible and Python.- Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.- Programming languages: Java, JavaScript, Groovy, Python, or C++.- Quality assurance tools and quality gate implementation (SonarQube).- Automated testing methodologies: TDD and BDD.- Networking fundamentals and load balancers (Nginx, F5, DNS, SSL certificates).- Monitoring and observability tools (Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana/Kibana, OpenTelemetry).Languages- Fluent in Spanish.- English proficiency is desirable.Nice to Have:- Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL).- Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB).- Experience with public cloud providers (AWS, Azure).- API development and testing (Swagger, API Managers, Karate, Rest Assured).- Security assurance tools:- SAST: CodeQL, Semgrep, Kiuwan, Veracode- DAST: BurpSuite- Container security: Trivy, Clair- Front-end testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress).- Time-series databases (InfluxDB, Graphite).- AIOps and operational tools (Rundeck, PagerDuty, Dynatrace).- Experience with complex pipeline orchestration tools (Appian, QlikSense, Control-M).What We Offer:- Full-time position within a large, international technology environment.- Opportunity to work with modern DevOps and cloud-native technologies.- Collaborative, Agile, and multicultural work environment.- Continuous learning and professional development.- Competitive compensation package among others.CI/CD, Kubernetes, OpenShift