Salesforce Release Engineer

Sprezzatura Management Consulting • Arlington, VA

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Salesforce Release Engineer to manage and optimize release processes, ensuring smooth deployments, and maintaining high-quality standards within a Salesforce environment. The Salesforce Release Manager is responsible for the planning, scheduling, coordination, and management of software releases. This role ensures that releases are delivered on time, within scope, and of the highest quality. The Release Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to guarantee the seamless deployment of software products and updates while maintaining a continuous delivery pipeline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in release management or a similar role
• Knowledge of Salesforce release lifecycle and DevOps best practices
• Experience managing releases in an Agile environment
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Proficiency with Copado (Pipelines, User Stories, Back Promotions, Compliance Hub)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Copado, Salesforce DX, Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI)
• Hands-on experience with GitHub, Jira, and Confluence
• Familiarity with code quality tools (CodeScan, PMD)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Copado Certifications (Fundamentals I/II, Developer, Administrator) preferred
• Salesforce Certifications (e.g., Platform App Builder, Administrator) preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the integrity and quality of software releases
• Manage and monitor CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce deployments
• Debug and troubleshoot release-related issues
• Document and improve release processes and procedures
• Ensure adherence to release schedules and deliverables
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks associated with software releases
• Communicate release status and updates to stakeholders
• Conduct release readiness reviews and ensure all release requirements are met

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Saving Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level