Release Manager Jobs
Release Manager jobs are open across software, fintech, healthcare technology, and enterprise IT, at every level from associate to senior and principal, with specializations in DevOps pipeline ownership, Agile release coordination, and CI/CD process governance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Location: Atlanta, GA, United States (On-site)
Job Type: Contract (2 years 29 days)
Published: 4 hours ago
INTRODUCTION
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing end-to-end releases across .NET full stack development, QA, and architecture teams, ensuring high-quality, timely, and low-risk deployments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute release schedules across multiple teams and environments
- Ensure code quality gates with QA and architecture governance
- Coordinate build, test, and deployment activities
- Manage release risks, dependencies, and rollback strategies
- Drive continuous improvement in release and deployment processes
- Provide release status, reporting, and stakeholder communication
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Must Have:
- 10+ years experience in Release Management / DevOps / Environment Management
- Strong experience managing end-to-end release cycles in .NET-based applications
Expertise in:
- Release planning, scheduling, and governance
- CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Version control systems (Git) & branching strategies
Hands-on experience coordinating across:
- Development (.NET Full Stack)
- QA (Automation & API/UI testing)
- Architecture teams
Strong understanding of:
- Build & deployment processes
- Environment management (Dev, QA, UAT, Prod)
- Rollback and risk mitigation strategies
- Experience in release documentation, change management, and audit compliance
- Ability to manage production deployments with minimal downtime
Preferred Qualifications
Should Have:
- Experience with Azure cloud / cloud-based deployments
- Knowledge of microservices & containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with test automation frameworks (Playwright, API automation)
- Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
Nice to Have:
- Exposure to infrastructure as code (ARM, Terraform, Bicep)
- Experience with monitoring & observability tools (App Insights, Splunk)
- Understanding of security and compliance in release processes
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $50.85/hour - $79.46/hour
Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon4

- AgFirst Farm Credit Bank2

- Cardinal Health2

- Ford Motor Company2

- NVIDIA2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software15
- Banking & Financial Services5
- Automotive4
- Distribution & Wholesale3
- Hospitality & Tourism3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in release manager jobs.
- 3–7 years of experience managing software release cycles in a production environment
- Hands-on proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Experience with Agile and SAFe frameworks and release train coordination
- Familiarity with ITIL change management processes and release governance documentation
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for coordinating engineering, QA, and operations teams
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Release Manager Job Search
Quantify your release cycle improvements
Recruiters for release manager roles want concrete evidence of process gains. Rewrite your resume bullets to show reduced deployment failure rates, shortened release cycles, or faster rollback times. Vague claims about 'improving processes' won't get you past an ATS screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists release manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your toolchain fluency upfront
Release manager postings are heavily filtered by tool stacks. Lead your resume summary with the specific platforms you own: Jenkins, Jira, GitLab CI, ServiceNow Change Management, or Harness. Burying toolchain experience in a skills section costs you interviews.
Tailor applications to deployment model
A company running weekly SaaS releases needs a different candidate than one doing quarterly on-premise deployments. Read each job description for deployment cadence clues and adjust your cover letter and resume examples to mirror their model, not yours.
Prepare a change management scenario answer
Release manager interviews almost always include a behavioral prompt about coordinating a high-risk or failed release. Before your interview, script a specific story with a clear timeline, the stakeholders involved, and the decision you owned. Generic answers about 'communication' won't land.
Negotiate scope before negotiating title
When an offer comes, clarify what the release manager role actually controls: does it own deployment decisions, or just coordinate schedules set by engineering? Scope determines your growth ceiling and your day-to-day authority, so surface it before discussing any other terms.
Release Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most release managers?
The companies hiring the most release managers right now include Amazon, AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, and Cardinal Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Ohio, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is strongest at mid-size software companies and large enterprises undergoing DevOps transformations.
How many release manager jobs are remote?
About 34% of release manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible roles in technology operations. DevOps-focused and SaaS-platform release manager positions tend to skew most remote, while roles tied to regulated industries like healthcare IT or government contracting more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a release manager?
Most release managers start as software engineers, QA leads, or project coordinators before moving into the role. Build hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment tooling, then take ownership of a release process in your current job, even informally. Certifications in ITIL or SAFe strengthen your application. Moving into a release coordinator role first is a common bridge path.
Can I get a release manager job with little experience?
Yes, if you can show ownership of any part of a release or deployment process, even in a junior engineering or QA role. Employers hiring associate release managers look for candidates who understand version control, can document a deployment runbook, and have coordinated across at least two teams. Demonstrating initiative on a CI/CD project in a previous role carries significant weight.
What does the release manager interview process look like?
Most release manager interviews run three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a technical conversation covering your toolchain experience and deployment methodology. A behavioral round then focuses on how you've handled production incidents, cross-team coordination, and failed releases. Some employers add a take-home exercise asking you to draft a release plan or post-incident review for a hypothetical scenario.
Where can I find and apply to release manager jobs?
You can find and apply to release manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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