Release Manager

Agility Technologies Inc

9d•$75,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

A Salesforce Release Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of delivering new features, updates, and configuration changes from development through testing to production in the Salesforce platform. The role ensures that releases are stable, secure, and aligned with business objectives, while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations. In a DevOps-focused Salesforce environment, the Release Manager is the linchpin between development and operations, ensuring that updates and new features are delivered efficiently, reliably, and with minimal downtime. This role supports continuous improvement, operational excellence, and higher user satisfaction. In short: A Salesforce Release Manager is both a technical and strategic role — combining Salesforce platform knowledge with DevOps discipline to deliver stable, high-quality releases that drive business value.

Requirements

DHS & U.S. Customs and Border Protection Project experience
Deep understanding of Salesforce platform capabilities, features, and limitations; experience with Apex, Visualforce, and configuration management.
Proficiency in CI/CD tools, release branching strategies, and automation for Salesforce deployments.
Strong experience with Git for managing and tracking changes in Salesforce codebases.
Familiarity with agile methodologies, release planning, and DevSecOps principles.
Ability to resolve deployment issues quickly and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule feature rollouts, aligning with business goals and stakeholder needs.
Coordinate with development, QA, operations, and business teams to ensure all aspects of the release are covered.
Oversee deployments across multiple Salesforce environments (sandbox, UAT, production) using CI/CD pipelines and source control systems like Git/GitHub.
Maintain system integrity by ensuring clean, error-free deployments and managing technical debt effectively.
Implement and refine release management best practices, agile methodologies, and DevOps/DevSecOps frameworks to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
Work closely with DevOps architects, developers, administrators, and QA teams to streamline workflows and automate deployment processes.
Maintain clear release documentation and share lessons learned to support future releases.