Citi—Senior Release & Deployment Engineer - Vice President

Job description

Description: Senior Release & Deployment Engineer We are looking for an experienced Senior Release & Deployment Engineer to oversee the end-to-end release lifecycle of our large-scale, multi-module platforms. The ideal candidate will be a master of orchestration and governance, using data-driven insights to continuously improve our release processes. You will be a key player in bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring seamless and efficient deployments. Release Orchestration & Governance - Drive end-to-end release planning, change control, risk assessment, and deployment window management. - Utilize Jira and Confluence as primary collaboration tools to maintain clarity and alignment across teams. - Balance the need for deployment speed with the imperative of maintaining platform stability. Data-Driven Release Intelligence - Leverage Python and SQL to extract and analyze deployment metrics. - Build and maintain trend analysis to identify patterns and areas for improvement. - Transform release management from a reactive process into a proactive, continuous improvement engine. Infrastructure & Environment Awareness - Apply a working knowledge of Unix/Linux operations and ECS/OpenShift environments. - Interpret deployment logs and server health metrics to make confident go/no-go decisions during deployment windows. - Troubleshoot and resolve deployment-related issues under pressure. Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration - Translate complex technical information into clear and concise executive-level updates. - Lead structured and effective release calls with global, distributed teams. - Ensure accountability through detailed minutes of meetings (MoMs), action item tracking, and proactive escalation of issues. CI/CD & DevOps Fluency - Navigate and manage CI/CD pipelines using Harness/Lightspeed. - Champion the adoption of automation in the release process, including ROD, parallel deployments, and automated post-deployment checks. - Act as a bridge between development and operations teams, fostering a collaborative DevOps culture. AI-Augmented Release Operations - Apply GenAI tooling (e.g., Stylus, Copilot) to accelerate the creation of release documentation and runbooks. - Utilize AI to surface insights into deployment risks and to drive intelligent test data management. - Embed AI as a force multiplier across the entire release lifecycle to enhance efficiency and quality. Qualifications Required - Proven 10+ Year experience in a Release Engineering, DevOps, or similar role. - Strong understanding of release orchestration, governance, and change control processes. - Proficiency with Jira and Confluence. - Basic scripting and data analysis skills using Python and SQL. - Working knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems and container orchestration platforms like ECS or OpenShift. - Experience with CI/CD tools such as Harness or Lightspeed. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred - Experience with AI-powered developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Stylus) and an interest in applying AI to release operations. - A deep understanding of DevOps principles and a passion for automation. Education: - Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience - Master’s degree preferred This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Applications Development------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.