DevOps Release Manager

The main department is responsible for system and software engineering in the newly aligned Multi Domain Solutions (MDS) division.

We are looking for a DevOps Release Manager to support our Software Center. You will act as an interface between development, quality assurance, and system integration to ensure a smooth software release process.

Your Responsibilities:

• Planning, coordination, and execution of software releases in complex system landscapes
• Management and oversight of the release process including documentation, configuration management, and change management
• Collaboration with DevOps teams, software developers, system leads, and QA to ensure stable and secure releases
• Defining and continuously optimizing release processes and pipelines
• Establishing governance structures and compliance-compliant procedures
• Creating release calendars and plans, including risk analysis and rollback strategies
• Monitoring and reporting KPIs on release quality and deployment frequency
• Contributing to toolchain selection and introduction of automation solutions (CI/CD, DevSecOps)

Your Profile:

• Degree in computer science, software engineering, industrial engineering, or similar
• Professional experience in release or DevOps management for complex software products, ideally in a safety-critical environment (defense, aerospace, automotive)
• Experience with tools like GitLab CI/CD, Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, Jenkins, Kubernetes, or Ansible
• Solid knowledge in configuration and change management, ideally according to ISO/IEC standards and military regulations
• Structured and highly organized personality with strong communication skills
• Experience with agile methods (Scrum, SAFe) as well as classic V-Model processes
• Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken