Principal Release Engineer Complex Transformation

F5

Multiple Locations
Base: $186,400.00 - $279,600.00; bonus/equity: inc...
Hybrid
Release management lifecycle ownership
Cutover planning and execution
Environment strategy design and management
F5 is seeking a Principal Release Engineer to lead release management and environment strategy for complex, multi-platform enterprise transformations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in release management, cross-platform coordination, and strong technical proficiency in various enterprise systems and tools

Job Summary

  • At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life by empowering organizations globally to create, secure, and run applications that enhance digital experiences.
  • This role serves as the central point of coordination between multiple platform teams, SREs, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless, low-risk releases across a complex ecosystem.
  • F5 offers a competitive salary range along with incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits, supporting a diverse and thriving community.

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F5 is seeking a Principal Release Engineer to lead release management and environment strategy for complex, multi-platform enterprise transformations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in release management, cross-platform coordination, and strong technical proficiency in various enterprise systems and tools.

Salary

Base: $186,400.00 - $279,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits as per F5 policy

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Release management lifecycle ownership
  • Cutover planning and execution
  • Environment strategy design and management
  • Cross-platform coordination with SRE teams
  • Release automation and CI/CD practices
  • Experience with Salesforce and Oracle platforms
  • Use of ITSM tools like ServiceNow and Jira

Nice-to-have

  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Strong stakeholder management
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Organizational excellence
  • Experience with ERP transformation programs
  • Familiarity with release orchestration tools

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years IT experience
  • 10+ years in release or environment management
  • 8+ years managing complex multi-platform releases
  • Experience with 3+ platforms including Salesforce and Oracle
  • Strong knowledge of cutover planning
  • Hands-on with ITSM and release tools
  • Understanding of CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code
  • Experience with cloud and hybrid architectures
  • Preferred certifications: ITIL v4, SAFe RTE/Agilist, PMP/PgMP

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