92 Release Engineer jobs in South Africa

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

As a Release Engineer, you will play a critical role in assisting with coordinating and executing software releases, ensuring smooth delivery across multiple teams and platforms.

You will assist with managing the release lifecycle from planning through deployment and monitoring, driving automation and process improvements in a DevOps environment.

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

• Execute 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.

Communication & Collaboration

• 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.

Release Process 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.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ 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.

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 Communicates Effectively Courage Cultivates Innovation Decision Quality Drives Results Ensures Accountability

Education

Closing Date

28 August 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.

The Old Mutual Story!

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Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

As a Release Engineer, you will play a critical role in assisting with coordinating and executing software releases, ensuring smooth delivery across multiple teams and platforms.

You will assist with managing the release lifecycle from planning through deployment and monitoring, driving automation and process improvements in a DevOps environment.

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

• Execute 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.

Communication & Collaboration

• 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.

Release Process 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.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ 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.

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 Communicates Effectively Courage Cultivates Innovation Decision Quality Drives Results Ensures Accountability

Education

Closing Date

28 August 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.

The Old Mutual Story!

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description As a Release Engineer, you will play a critical role in assisting with coordinating and executing software releases, ensuring smooth delivery across multiple teams and platforms.You will assist with managing the release lifecycle from planning through deployment and monitoring, driving automation and process improvements in a Dev Ops environment.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 Execute the release process from development through production, leveraging CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Git Hub Actions, JFrog, and Firebase. Conduct deployments across multiple environments (e.g., Integration, Staging, Production) and app stores (Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Huawei App Gallery). Monitor deployment health, proactively troubleshoot issues, and implement rollback plans when necessary to maintain system stability. Communication & Collaboration 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. Release Process Improvement Identify and lead initiatives to enhance release efficiency, including automation of manual tasks, workflow optimization, and adoption of new tools (e.g., Sonar Cloud, Now Secure, Data Dog). Stay current with industry trends and best practices in release engineering and Dev Ops, recommending relevant innovations. ROLE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of experience in release engineering, Dev Ops, or related roles, preferably supporting mobile and cloud-based applications. Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Git Hub Actions or Jenkins. Familiarity with mobile app distribution platforms: Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Huawei App Gallery. Proficient in containerization and artifact management tools, including Docker and JFrog Artifactory. Experience with static code analysis and security tools such as Sonar Cloud or Now Secure. Working knowledge of cloud services and monitoring tools like Firebase and Data Dog. Solid understanding of Dev Ops principles, release management best practices, and automation frameworks. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-team collaboration. 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 DevelopmentCompetencies Business Insight Collaborates Communicates Effectively Courage Cultivates Innovation Decision Quality Drives Results Ensures AccountabilityEducation Closing Date 28 August 2025 , 23:59The 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. The Old Mutual Story! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description As a Release Engineer, you will play a critical role in assisting with coordinating and executing software releases, ensuring smooth delivery across multiple teams and platforms.You will assist with managing the release lifecycle from planning through deployment and monitoring, driving automation and process improvements in a Dev Ops environment.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 Execute the release process from development through production, leveraging CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Git Hub Actions, JFrog, and Firebase. Conduct deployments across multiple environments (e.g., Integration, Staging, Production) and app stores (Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Huawei App Gallery). Monitor deployment health, proactively troubleshoot issues, and implement rollback plans when necessary to maintain system stability. Communication & Collaboration 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. Release Process Improvement Identify and lead initiatives to enhance release efficiency, including automation of manual tasks, workflow optimization, and adoption of new tools (e.g., Sonar Cloud, Now Secure, Data Dog). Stay current with industry trends and best practices in release engineering and Dev Ops, recommending relevant innovations. ROLE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of experience in release engineering, Dev Ops, or related roles, preferably supporting mobile and cloud-based applications. Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Git Hub Actions or Jenkins. Familiarity with mobile app distribution platforms: Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Huawei App Gallery. Proficient in containerization and artifact management tools, including Docker and JFrog Artifactory. Experience with static code analysis and security tools such as Sonar Cloud or Now Secure. Working knowledge of cloud services and monitoring tools like Firebase and Data Dog. Solid understanding of Dev Ops principles, release management best practices, and automation frameworks. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-team collaboration. 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 DevelopmentCompetencies Business Insight Collaborates Communicates Effectively Courage Cultivates Innovation Decision Quality Drives Results Ensures AccountabilityEducation Closing Date 28 August 2025 , 23:59The 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. The Old Mutual Story! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description As a Release Engineer, you will play a critical role in assisting with coordinating and executing software releases, ensuring smooth delivery across multiple teams and platforms.You will assist with managing the release lifecycle from planning through deployment and monitoring, driving automation and process improvements in a Dev Ops environment.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 Execute the release process from development through production, leveraging CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Git Hub Actions, JFrog, and Firebase. Conduct deployments across multiple environments (e.g., Integration, Staging, Production) and app stores (Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Huawei App Gallery). Monitor deployment health, proactively troubleshoot issues, and implement rollback plans when necessary to maintain system stability. Communication & Collaboration 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. Release Process Improvement Identify and lead initiatives to enhance release efficiency, including automation of manual tasks, workflow optimization, and adoption of new tools (e.g., Sonar Cloud, Now Secure, Data Dog). Stay current with industry trends and best practices in release engineering and Dev Ops, recommending relevant innovations. ROLE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of experience in release engineering, Dev Ops, or related roles, preferably supporting mobile and cloud-based applications. Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Git Hub Actions or Jenkins. Familiarity with mobile app distribution platforms: Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Huawei App Gallery. Proficient in containerization and artifact management tools, including Docker and JFrog Artifactory. Experience with static code analysis and security tools such as Sonar Cloud or Now Secure. Working knowledge of cloud services and monitoring tools like Firebase and Data Dog. Solid understanding of Dev Ops principles, release management best practices, and automation frameworks. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-team collaboration. 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 DevelopmentCompetencies Business Insight Collaborates Communicates Effectively Courage Cultivates Innovation Decision Quality Drives Results Ensures AccountabilityEducation Closing Date 28 August 2025 , 23:59The 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. The Old Mutual Story! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description As a Release Engineer, you will play a critical role in assisting with coordinating and executing software releases, ensuring smooth delivery across multiple teams and platforms.You will assist with managing the release lifecycle from planning through deployment and monitoring, driving automation and process improvements in a Dev Ops environment.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 Execute the release process from development through production, leveraging CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Git Hub Actions, JFrog, and Firebase. Conduct deployments across multiple environments (e.g., Integration, Staging, Production) and app stores (Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Huawei App Gallery). Monitor deployment health, proactively troubleshoot issues, and implement rollback plans when necessary to maintain system stability. Communication & Collaboration 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. Release Process Improvement Identify and lead initiatives to enhance release efficiency, including automation of manual tasks, workflow optimization, and adoption of new tools (e.g., Sonar Cloud, Now Secure, Data Dog). Stay current with industry trends and best practices in release engineering and Dev Ops, recommending relevant innovations. ROLE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of experience in release engineering, Dev Ops, or related roles, preferably supporting mobile and cloud-based applications. Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Git Hub Actions or Jenkins. Familiarity with mobile app distribution platforms: Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Huawei App Gallery. Proficient in containerization and artifact management tools, including Docker and JFrog Artifactory. Experience with static code analysis and security tools such as Sonar Cloud or Now Secure. Working knowledge of cloud services and monitoring tools like Firebase and Data Dog. Solid understanding of Dev Ops principles, release management best practices, and automation frameworks. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-team collaboration. 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 DevelopmentCompetencies Business Insight Collaborates Communicates Effectively Courage Cultivates Innovation Decision Quality Drives Results Ensures AccountabilityEducation Closing Date 28 August 2025 , 23:59The 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. The Old Mutual Story! #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

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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 Flutterbased

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

• Execute 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.
  
  

Communication & Collaboration

• 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.
  
  

Release Process 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
  
  

Leadership and Mentoring

• 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.
  
  

Role Requirements

• 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.
  
  

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

Education

Closing Date

28 August 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology

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Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

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 Flutterbased
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

• Execute 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.

Communication & Collaboration

• 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.

Release Process 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

Leadership and Mentoring

• 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.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

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 InsightCollaboratesCourageCultivates InnovationDecision QualityDrives ResultsEnsures AccountabilityManages Complexity

Education

Closing Date

28 August 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.

The Old Mutual Story!

About Us

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending.
We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.

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Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

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 Flutterbased
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

• Execute 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.

Communication & Collaboration

• 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.

Release Process 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

Leadership and Mentoring

• 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.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

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

Education

Closing Date

28 August 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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