Release Engineer

Rootshell Enterprise Technologies•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rootshell Enterprise Technologies Inc. is seeking a Release Engineer for a client in Dallas, Texas. This hybrid role manages and automates software releases, supporting high-quality deployments through continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. The engineer also contributes to change and incident management so releases are planned, communicated, and executed without disrupting production. Working with a cross-functional team, the Release Engineer uses Jenkins, version control systems, and automation tools to maintain reliable and efficient deployment practices and improve release processes.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage software releases from development through production, aligned with business priorities and timelines.
Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for building, testing, and deploying software across development, staging, and production environments.
Ensure proper integration and use of version control systems, and maintain reproducible, reliable build processes.
Automate build, test, and deployment processes and maintain supporting scripts.
Manage and document software and infrastructure changes in accordance with formal change management procedures; track change requests and impact assessments.
Collaborate with teams to assess release risks, ensure appropriate testing, and mitigate risks before deployment.
Oversee change and release approvals, including review, authorization, and documentation.
Respond to deployment-related incidents, resolve issues, minimize downtime, and work with operations and development teams to investigate root causes.
Conduct post-incident reviews and document issues, root causes, and corrective actions.
Monitor deployment pipelines and production environments, and ensure monitoring systems are configured to alert teams to failures or anomalies.