Deployment & Release Team Lead

Deployment & Release Team Lead

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

Are you ready to revolutionize financial auditability and transportation logistics? We're seeking a successful, experienced Deployment & Release Team Lead to join our team in implementing a cutting-edge software system that will transform how USTRANSCOM manages finances and supply chains. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the software deployment and release processes, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of software solutions. 

 

If you're passionate about leveraging technology to streamline operations and enhance transparency, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Join us in building the future of financial and logistical management! 
 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage the software deployment and release team  

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines  

• Ensure adherence to Agile DevSecOps practices throughout the software lifecycle  

• Coordinate with development, testing, and operations teams to facilitate seamless software releases  

• Develop and implement deployment strategies and release plans  

• Manage version control and configuration management processes  

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with software deployments  

• Ensure compliance with DoD and USTRANSCOM security standards in the release process  

• Continuously improve deployment and release processes for efficiency and reliability 

 

Qualifications: 

Required:  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field of study 

• 8-11 years of experience in software deployment and release management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role  

• Strong knowledge of Agile DevSecOps methodologies and practices  

• Extensive experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)  

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)  

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and branching strategies 

• Strong understanding of security practices in software deployment  

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills  

• Experience working in DoD or government IT environments  

• Active Secret security clearance   

 

Desired:  

• SAFe Agile experience, SAFe Agilist Certification  

• Familiarity with Agile and traditional project management methodologies 

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Agile Service Manager, DevOps Institute Certifications) are highly desirable