Sr Release Engineer

The Senior Release Engineer analyzes trouble-shoots release and deployment issues; participates in deployment of software applications and works with other stakeholders to implement deployment automation and CICD initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with Application Development, Infrastructure, and DevOps teams to define and implement deployment automation and CICD initiatives.
• Participate in release and deployment activities of software packages and builds.
• Analyzes, identifies, troubleshoots build & deployment errors and CICD pipeline issues.
• Conducts root cause analysis and works with appropriate parties to remedy issues.
• Identifies and propagates best practices and processes related to software release and deployment, CICD and DevOps.
• Maintains documentation & knowledge transfer documents of deployment best practices.
• Additional duties as assigned or necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise applications with cloud technologies (i.e., AWS, Azure, etc.) and Operating Systems (i.e., Windows, Linux, etc.).
• Working experience in scripting languages (i.e., Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Proven experience in software version control and CICD Tools such as GIT, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Knowledgeable in best practices and processes related to software release and deployment, CICD and DevOps.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science/ engineering or related field
• Knowledge and experience using GIT and GITHUB Actions, DevOps tool chain
• Demonstrated experience in Cloud technologies (AWS/Azure) CICD, DevOps, Agile software development, Deployment and Release management.
• Knowledge and experience in container orchestration systems for automating software deployments such as Kubernetes.

Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities: N/A

License/Certification: N/A

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 212-519-1798 . In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within Healthfirst Management Services will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with Healthfirst Management Services.

EEO Law Poster and Supplement

All hiring and recruitment at Healthfirst is transacted with a valid “@healthfirst.org” email address only or from a recruitment firm representing our Company. Any recruitment firm representing Healthfirst will readily provide you with the name and contact information of the recruiting professional representing the opportunity you are inquiring about. If you receive a communication from a sender whose domain is not @healthfirst.org, or not one of our recruitment partners, please be aware that those communications are not coming from or authorized by Healthfirst.  Healthfirst will never ask you for money during the recruitment or onboarding process.

Hiring Range*:

• Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $114,000 - $164,730

• All Other Locations (within approved locations): $97,800 - $145,520

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.