Release Engineer

Backblaze

Remote, United States
Remote
5+ years managing releases
Python or javascript scripting
Git branching strategies and tagging
Backblaze is seeking a Remote Release Engineer to manage and automate their software release processes, ensuring reliability and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in release management, strong scripting abilities, and familiarity with CI/CD tools

Job Summary

  • Backblaze is seeking a Release Engineer to own the software release process from development to production while automating these workflows.
  • The role requires leveraging AI to identify gaps, enhance deployment workflows, and accelerate releases within a compliant environment.
  • Candidates must have a methodical problem-solving mindset with strong communication skills to coordinate releases with QA teams.

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Backblaze is seeking a Remote Release Engineer to manage and automate their software release processes, ensuring reliability and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in release management, strong scripting abilities, and familiarity with CI/CD tools.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years managing releases
  • Python or JavaScript scripting
  • Git branching strategies and tagging
  • CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions
  • Build systems Maven or Gradle

Nice-to-have

  • Experience utilizing AI tools for workflows
  • Knowledge of cloud storage infrastructure
  • Familiarity with JIRA issue tracking
  • Understanding of SOC2 and ISO compliance frameworks

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in release management
  • Expertise in deployment practices
  • Strong Git knowledge regarding merging and tagging

Work Rights

Not specified

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