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Old MutualJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa5 days ago
Job descriptionExecute the release process from development through production, leveraging CI / CD pipelines and automation tools such as GitHub Actions, JFrog, and Firebase. Conduct deployments across multiple environments (e.g., Integration, Staging, Production) and app stores (Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Huawei AppGallery). Monitor deployment health, proactively troubleshoot issues, and implement rollback plans when necessary to maintain system stability. Serve as the central point of contact for all release-related communications, ensuring clear expectations and transparency across development, QA, product, and domain teams. Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, retrospectives, stand-ups) to report release status and address blockers. Document release processes, best practices, and post-mortem reports to foster knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Identify and lead initiatives to enhance release efficiency, including automation of manual tasks, workflow optimization, and adoption of new tools (e.g., SonarCloud, NowSecure, DataDog). Stay current with industry trends and best practices in release engineering and DevOps, recommending relevant innovations. Mentor junior release engineers by sharing technical knowledge and promoting professional growth. Guide the design and implementation of new release automation frameworks and tooling to scale release capabilities. Establish and maintain release standards and governance to ensure consistent and reliable delivery. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of experience in release engineering, DevOps, or related roles, preferably supporting mobile and cloud-based applications. Strong hands‑on experience with CI / CD tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins. Familiarity with mobile app distribution platforms : Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Huawei AppGallery. Proficient in containerization and artifact management tools, including Docker and JFrog Artifactory. Experience with static code analysis and security tools such as SonarCloud or NowSecure. Working knowledge of cloud services and monitoring tools like Firebase and DataDog. Solid understanding of DevOps principles, release management best practices, and automation frameworks. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-team collaboration. Proven leadership and mentoring skills with a track record of driving process improvements.
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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
As the Lead Release Engineer, you will serve as the key link between development, testing, and domain teams to ensure the seamless and timely delivery of software products and features. You will be part of the entire release lifecycle, from planning through execution and post-release monitoring, driving continuous improvement of release processes in a fast-paced DevOps environment.
Your expertise will support efficient, automated, and reliable deployments across multiple platforms including Flutter-based mobile apps and cloud infrastructure.
Key Result Areas
Release Planning & Coordination
- Collaborate in creating and managing comprehensive release plans, including timelines, dependencies, rollback strategies, and communication protocols.
- Facilitate coordination of releases with cross-functional teams by consolidating changes and maintaining clear, up-to-date release logs accessible to all stakeholders.
- Participate in pre-release risk assessments and scope discussions to ensure readiness and alignment.
Deployment & Release Execution
Communication & Collaboration
Release Process Improvement
Leadership and Mentoring
Role Requirements
Skills
Action Planning, Application Development, Business Process Design, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Identifying Customer Needs, Information Technology (IT) Support, Market Analysis, Oral Communications, Product Development, Technical Support, Technical Troubleshooting, Test Case Management, User Requirements Documentation, Web Development
Competencies
Business Insight, Collaborates, Courage, Cultivates Innovation, Decision Quality, Drives Results, Ensures Accountability, Manages Complexity
Closing Date
25 October 2025, 23 : 59
The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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