Release Manager, Sr Professional I

Company: Fiserv
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: May 5, 2021

Job Description:

What does an exceptional Senior Release Engineer do?

Clover delivers a full stack point of sale system with custom hardware, OS, Cloud based POS software, open APIs, and app market with more than 200 apps. As a Senior Release Manager will drive software releases across all segments of the stack. We are looking for a passionate release manager, who thrives in sophisticated environments and is looking to make a real impact with how we handle release processes, tools automation, and ultimately our merchant experience.

As a Senior Release Engineer, you can look forward to:

Managing the technical software release workflows end-to-end through collaboration with technical architects & leads, product owners, infrastructure support, QA, and external teams.

Identifying and facilitating efficiency improvements in the release process.

Measuring and supervising progress to ensure releases are delivered on time with minimal service disruptions.

Supervising the release schedule for all applications in conjunction with the maintenance of a release calendar.

Handling risks and resolve issues related to release scope, schedule, and quality.

Conducting release readiness reviews and milestone reviews.

Maintaining a release repository containing key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists.

Representing the project team in weekly Change-Advisor Board (CAB) status meetings with information about release scope and/or impact.

Advising software development and quality assurance (QA) teams on source control usage.

Researching and work with other technical analysts and administrators to implement new configuration management methodologies, processes, and procedures.

Learning and adapting to new technologies and programming tools.

Selecting, adapting, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.

Solving logical problems for highly technical applications.

Recommending needed changes to software development practices and procedures.

Displaying strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients.

Basic Qualifications for consideration:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)

5-7 years of hands-on experience as a Release Manager working with technical teams developing software solutions.

Preferred Qualifications for consideration:

Experience with DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, Gerrit, Phabricator or Puppet.

Sophisticated knowledge of software development lifecycle and quality control practices.

Experience and training with project management practices, frameworks, and methodologies (Agile/Scrum/Waterfall).Detailed knowledge of software development lifecycle, especially scrum

Experience with environment management, release management, code versioning, deployment methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD tools.

Experience with database design concepts and use of SQL.

Experience with API and Web Services (REST/SOAP).

Experience working with e-commerce, shopping cart, or payment service gateways.

Exposure to POS Hardware and/or Software for Clover Station Pro, Mini, Flex or Go.

Learn more about Clover:

To support the total well-being of our associates, Fiserv takes a broad approach to our benefits. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides flexibility and affordability with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability options. Our commitment to wellness, wellness education, preventive services and fitness activities are designed to meet you where you are.

Join the Fintech and SaaS revolution that is helping small businesses grow faster and get the technology and insights previously available only to the “big guys.” At Clover, you will be part of an entrepreneurial team working in a fast-paced and high growth environment, with the benefits of a parent company, Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments enabling innovative financial services experiences that are in step with the way people live and work today.

Clover delivers the leading Point of Sale system with an elegant end-to-end solution that incorporates beautiful devices, cloud-based POS software, payments processing, platform API’s for third-party developers, and an ecosystem with over 220 apps. The Clover platform delivers solutions in a scalable and modular fashion that powers tiny merchants through large football stadiums, supporting millions of transactions daily. Our devices and platform form the backbone of millions of payment interactions between merchants and their customers daily. We are looking for self-starters with a passion for technology who want to help us impact millions of merchants' lives one transaction at a time.

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

Explore the possibilities of a career with Fiserv and Find Your Forward with us.

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