We are looking for a highly organized Release Manager to lead end-to-end release planning and delivery for native mobile apps and supporting backend services. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, strengthen release processes, and keep stakeholders informed—apply to help drive predictable, high-quality releases.
Responsibilities
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Own the release calendar across iOS, Android, and backend services
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Coordinate release scope, priorities, timelines, and dependencies with cross-functional teams
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Facilitate release readiness reviews and drive go/no-go decisions
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Oversee end-to-end release execution across build, test, and deployment phases
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Coordinate mobile store submissions and ensure compliance with store guidelines
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Manage backend deployments and ensure compatibility with mobile client versions
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Communicate release status, risks, and issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Maintain release documentation, notes, and post-release summaries
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Identify release risks and dependencies and drive mitigation plans
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Coordinate resolution of blocking issues and lead rollback planning when needed
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Improve release processes, tooling, and automation in partnership with engineering and QA
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Define quality gates and track release performance metrics to recommend improvements
Requirements
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3+ years of experience in release management across mobile and backend platforms
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Strong stakeholder management skills to align Product, Engineering, QA, and Ops
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Proven project coordination skills to manage timelines, scope, and dependencies
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Strong CI/CD knowledge with hands-on exposure to GitHub Actions and CircleCI
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Strong mobile release lifecycle knowledge across iOS App Distribution and store constraints
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Solid software release management skills including versioning, tagging, and branching strategies
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Strong analytical skills for risk tracking, metrics review, and continuous improvement
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Excellent communication skills to translate technical status into business-friendly updates
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Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2)
Nice to have
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Experience with API Gateways in backend platforms
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
