Senior Release Engineer
Description For Senior Release Engineer
Astronomer, the company behind Astro, is seeking a Senior Release Engineer to join their globally-distributed team. This role focuses on delivering software releases and optimizing release processes for their industry-leading DataOps platform. The position requires expertise in release engineering, working with various tools including Python, Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
As a Senior Release Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving the entire release workflow, from deployment pipelines to automation and security. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth releases while implementing best practices and efficient processes. The role combines technical expertise with collaborative skills to support Astronomer's mission of empowering data teams.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of release engineering experience, strong Python programming skills, and extensive knowledge of DevOps tools and practices. Experience with Docker, Git, CircleCI, and Linux scripting is essential. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to a platform that serves customers from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
Astronomer values diversity and welcomes candidates with unconventional backgrounds. The company maintains a remote-first culture while offering this position in their India offices (Hyderabad or Bangalore). This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about release engineering and looking to make a significant impact in a growing, venture-backed company at the forefront of the data orchestration industry.
Responsibilities For Senior Release Engineer
- Develop and maintain release deployment pipelines
- Optimize the release process for efficient deployments
- Manage and enhance CI/CD pipelines using CircleCI and GitHub Actions
- Work with Git to manage branching strategies and resolve conflicts
- Automate release tasks using Python and Linux scripting
- Troubleshoot and resolve deployment issues
- Coordinate with developers and QA team for release management
- Enhance security, compliance, and stability in release workflows
- Implement monitoring and rollback strategies
- Document release processes and best practices
Requirements For Senior Release Engineer
- Minimum 5 years of experience in release engineering or DevOps
- 4+ years of proficiency in Python
- 2+ years hands-on experience with Docker
- Strong proficiency in Git and branching strategies
- Experience with CircleCI and GitHub Actions
- Knowledge of semantic versioning
- Expertise in Linux scripting
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
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