NET (Azure DevOps)

Location: Remote is okay Richmond, VA (travel onsite if required)

Duration: 3-6 months contract

Inviting applications for the role of Release Manager Salesforce & .NET (Azure DevOps)
We are seeking a seasoned Release Manager & DevOps Practitioner with experience to architect, optimize, and manage release pipelines and change control processes across complex enterprise environments. This role demands expertise in modern DevOps practices, automation, CI/CD, and governance for effective and risk-controlled software delivery.

Responsibilities
Architect, implement, and manage robust release management strategies for multi-tier applications across environments.
Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for Salesforce and .NET applications.
Manage Salesforce deployments using Gearset, ensuring proper version control, metadata handling, and rollback strategies.
Coordinate releases for .NET applications leveraging Azure DevOps pipelines and related automation tools.
Implement sandbox management strategies, including data seeding and refresh cycles for Salesforce environments.
Own and enforce change control processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
Collaborate with development, QA, operations, and security teams to ensure smooth, high-quality deployments with minimal risk.
Automate manual software delivery and environment provisioning tasks for efficiency and reliability.
Execute release readiness reviews, coordinate deployment schedules, and manage post-change support and incident triage.
Lead and document enterprise Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings, facilitating risk assessment and communications.
Track, measure, and report on deployment frequency, change failure, lead time, and rollback metrics; drive continual service improvement.
Mentor and coach engineers on DevOps and change control best practices, process adherence, and tool usage.
Lead root cause analysis for failed changes and drive permanent improvement.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
7+ Years experience in Software Engineering, Release Management, DevOps Engineering, and Change/Configuration Management roles.
Hands-on experience with Gearset for Salesforce release management.
Proven track record managing releases for Salesforce and .NET applications in enterprise environments.
Deep understanding of ITIL change management processes and release governance frameworks.
Experience with risk, compliance, audit, and regulatory reporting in a large IT environment.
Strong communicator, with experience coordinating cross-functional teams and Change Approval Boards.
Preferred Qualifications/ Skills
Experience with Salesforce DX, git, and source-driven development.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps Boards, Confluence for work item tracking and release planning.