We are Kaizen Gaming
Kaizen Gaming, the team powering Betano, is one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, operating in 17 markets.
We always aim to leverage cutting-edge technology, providing the best experience to our millions of customers who trust us for their entertainment.
We are a diverse team of more than 2.700 Kaizeners, from 40+ nationalities spreading across 3 continents. Our #oneteam is proud to be among the Best Workplaces in Europe and certified Great Place to Work across our offices. Here, there’ll be no average day for you. Ready to Press Play on Potential?
Let's start with the role
The Release Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the release of software and infrastructure changes across the organization. This role ensures smooth and efficient releases while minimizing disruption to business operations and maximizing value delivery. The release manager will define the release strategy, champion best practices, and drive continuous improvement in the release management process through the implementation of automation and optimization of all existing release-related processes.
As a Release Manager you will:
- Work closely with the software development and operations teams to ensure that releases meet predefined quality standards
- Develop and maintain release calendars and schedules
- Manage risks and dependencies associated with releases
- Communicate release plans and status updates to stakeholders
- Oversee the deployment and verification of releases
- Conduct post-release reviews and identify areas for improvement
- Drive the development and implementation of release management policies and procedures
- Create comprehensive documentation of the release process, including roles and responsibilities
- Drive the development and implementation of the release process related automations
- Partner with external vendors to deliver the optimization roadmap
- Lead release planning meetings and activities, conduct release readiness reviews and post implementation reviews, documenting and acting on lessons learnt
- Serve as the key release representative in all communication, management,and decision-making forums
- Act as an escalation point for all issues related to a release
- Provide on-going written and verbal release status updates to various stakeholders
- Coordinate release testing, defect tracking, and resolution
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a leading release management role in a large multinational organization
- Experience in release management tools (JIRA, Portfolio, Confluence) and agile/waterfall software development methodologies
- Strong experience with deployment tools and methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and deployment as well as containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) will be considered a plus
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills
- Results-oriented, willing to take responsibility and accept accountability for action
- Flexible, comfortable with ambiguity, having a sense of urgency
- Experience in the gametech industry will be considered a plus
- ITIL certification preferred
- Fluent in speaking and writing English
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation,or age.
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What We Do
Kaizen Gaming is one of the biggest and fastest growing GameTech companies in the world. With a focus on Technology and People we aim to continually improve our products and services to provide the best and most trusted online gaming experience to our customers around the world. We operate two brands in 13 countries: Betano (Portugal, Romania, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Canada-Ontario, Nigeria) and Stoiximan (Greece, Cyprus), and employ more than 2,200 people across three continents. Obsessed with our customers, we use technology and data to constantly push the boundaries of online gaming entertainment. Why work with us Tech the Ride | Our Adventure We have made it our quest to shape and influence the GameTech industry globally. We Kaizeners move fast and make things happen: we imagine, develop and build with no limitations. Working here means getting the freedom to explore as you help us create the technology that powers entertainment. Pick #oneteam | Our Culture We each have a role to play in building a company culture we can all trust. We Kaizeners are open, direct and respectful; we support each other to reach our goals as #oneteam. Working here means facing challenges that inspire the team to be on its A-game to get the job done. Level up | Our Growth We know our hard work will take us places. We Kaizeners get plenty of opportunities to supercharge our potential as the company grows, overcoming challenges with the support of our colleagues. Working here means continually finding new boundaries to push and new career horizons to reach. Press Play on Potential! Join our #oneteam
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