Release Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco•San Jose, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is seeking a proactive Release Engineering Technical Leader to own the release process for the Isovalent / Hypershield Platform. This role is vital to ensuring a seamless product experience and streamlining installation processes to improve customer satisfaction. The Release Engineering Technical Leader will coordinate various teams to lead timely releases and successful deployments of the platform, leveraging automation and collaboration tools to drive efficient, timely releases.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
8+ years of experience in release management or a similar role within a software development environment
Experienced with GitHub Actions, Kubernetes or OpenShift, and a scripting or programming language such as Python or Golang.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with Golang strongly preferred. Ability to read and comprehend Golang and troubleshoot or debug Golang code strongly desired.
Certifications in Kubernetes, project management, or related fields
Solid release management experience for cloud service providers is highly preferred
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse team environments

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end release process to deliver a unified customer experience.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to accelerate Cisco Hypershield deliverables and ensure timely releases.
Streamline installation processes to reduce Proof-of-Concept timelines and improve customer satisfaction.
Collaborate closely with development teams to build and maintain reliable software, utilizing GitHub for version control and collaboration.
Implement automation strategies to enhance release efficiency and reliability.
Develop, support, and improve the platform using Golang and Kubernetes.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)