Release Manager

Version 1 has celebrated over 29 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

We are seeking a Release Manager to oversee, coordinate, and deliver software releases across multiple environments. This role ensures high‑quality, reliable deployment of software changes and supports continuous improvement in release processes.

Key Responsibilities

Release Coordination & Delivery

• Plan, schedule, and manage releases across development, test, and production environments.
• Coordinate with development, QA, and architecture teams to guarantee smooth and timely release delivery.
• Support and execute releases in test and live environments.
• Maintain the stability and configuration of multiple test environments.
• Ensure release artefacts, approvals, and communications are completed as required.

Technical Operations & Issue Management

• Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, and environment-level issues.
• Distinguish between code defects vs. configuration/deployment problems.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and manage incident or bug‑tracking tickets.
• Support CI/CD processes and pipelines (e.g., GitLab).
• Perform maintenance tasks outside core hours if needed for critical systems.
• Drive improvements to release processes, environment stability, and delivery efficiency.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with developers, testers, team leads, and project managers.
• Keep stakeholders updated on release progress, risks, blockers, and timelines.
• Participate in peer reviews and quality checkpoints.
• Share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Governance & Documentation

• Maintain and update release-related documentation, user stories, technical notes, and deployment logs.
• Ensure Jira and related tracking tools are consistently updated.
• Support project management activities such as reporting, tracking, and risk/issue management.

Experience Level

• Suitable for early‑career professionals with 0–3 years of experience in release management, software development, systems engineering, or related technical roles.

Required Skills

• Java
• Spring
• SQL
• Relational Databases (Ingres/VectorWise)
• Unit/Integration Testing
• JUnit
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working in standards‑driven environments
• Ability to collaborate with developers, testers, and technical leads
• Familiarity with SDLC, including Waterfall and Agile
• Experience troubleshooting UNIX‑based systems
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously

Desirable Skills

• Angular
• Web Services
• Cobol
• Salt
• UNIX (advanced)
• WebLogic
• XML
• Mule
• ETL technologies
• GitLab
• Jenkins

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. 

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. 

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. 

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.

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