Release Manager

A long-standing and well-established Fintech company specializing in advanced systems for capital markets, trading, and risk management. The company serves major tier-1 banks and financial institutions both in Israel and globally.

Located in the Tel Aviv, the company provides a shuttle service from the train station or parking arrangements. They offer a hybrid work model (one day per week from home).

Role Overview:

• Reporting directly to the CEO, taking full ownership of the release lifecycle.
• Planning software versions, managing risks, and overseeing Staging, UAT, and Production environments.
• Leading technical response and resolution during deployment failures.
• Orchestrating the collaboration between R&D, DevOps, and Product teams to ensure seamless delivery.

Requirements:

• 4 years of experience in Release Management, Software Project Management, or Software Engineering.
• Expert-level mastery of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Jira, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps).
• Advanced understanding of Git, including complex branching strategies, merging, and conflict resolution.
• Proven experience in overseeing high-stakes deployments in mission-critical environments.
• Background or familiarity with the Capital Markets / Finance sector – a significant advantage.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional technical processes.