Release Manager

Release Manager – R Systems, Inc.

R Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Release Manager to join their hybrid team in Florin, Sacramento County, CA. This long‑term contract role offers a competitive annual salary of $175,420.90.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate software releases across multiple environments, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with development, QA, operations, and product teams to define release scope, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and improve release processes, documentation, and tooling (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, version control, release dashboards).
• Conduct release readiness reviews, manage change approvals, and communicate release status to stakeholders.
• Monitor production deployments, troubleshoot post‑release issues, and drive continuous improvement through retrospectives.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and governance standards throughout the release lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in release management, DevOps, or software configuration management.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab), scripting languages, and automation frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as telecom, banking, healthcare, or public services is a plus.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work environment with flexible on‑site and remote days.
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in technology and analytics.
• Competitive contract compensation of $175,420.90 per year.
• Access to continuous learning resources and career development programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Release Manager do at R Systems?

You will plan, coordinate, and oversee software releases, ensure release readiness, manage risk, and work closely with development, QA, and operations teams.

Is this position fully onsite?

The role is hybrid, allowing a mix of on‑site work in Florin and remote days based on project needs.

What experience is required for this role?

At least 5 years in release management or DevOps, strong CI/CD knowledge, and excellent communication skills are required.