[Hiring] Release Engineer @Backblaze External Website

Role Description

We’re seeking a Release Engineer to join our team!

• Understand Backblaze products and its software stack.
• Own the software release process from development to production. Automate these processes to move code safely, reliably and repeatedly.
• Create and maintain releases and define triggers for CI/CD pipelines.
• Leverage AI to identify gaps, enhance these workflows and accelerate deployments.
• Understand test environments, staging workflows and automated testing to be able to coordinate releases with QA.
• Track issues and risks during releases. Spot patterns and work towards mitigating those.
• Record and document release processes and their updates.
• Understand change control processes and work within the Compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO etc). Create and maintain release notes.
• Contribute to continual software development process improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing releases, with an expertise in deployment practices and a track record of being methodical.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting mindset with an ability to take initiative.
• Experience with scripting (python/javascript).
• Strong Git knowledge regarding branching strategies, tagging, merging etc.
• Understanding of build system like Maven, Gradle and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Utilized AI tools in a manner advantageous to the release process.
• Understanding of cloud storage concepts and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with JIRA or another project and issue-tracking software.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and understanding of SDLC processes.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Encouragement to apply even if you don't meet every requirement.
• Focus on learning, developing, and growing as key parts of our culture.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.