[Hiring] Release Manager/Scrum Master @SET Europa

Role Description

We are seeking a Release Manager / Scrum Master based in Hyderabad to join in a project for our client.

• Manage end-to-end releases for complex, multi-component enterprise applications across Dev, Test, Prod and Prod-like environments.
• Own release planning, scheduling, deployment coordination, release calendars, change windows and release trains.
• Coordinate readiness assessments, go/no-go decisions, hotfixes, emergency releases and production incidents.
• Ensure release governance, audit compliance and full traceability through Azure DevOps.
• Maintain and manage governance artefacts and regular release reporting.
• Act as a hands-on Scrum Master and primary facilitator for the delivery team.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Remove impediments and coach teams on Agile and Scrum practices.
• Monitor delivery metrics and protect sprint commitments.
• Ensure adherence to Definition of Ready and Definition of Done standards.
• Work closely with Product Owners to maintain a structured and prioritized backlog.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Release Management, Agile Delivery, Scrum environments or similar roles.
• Proven experience managing releases for complex enterprise applications.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including:
  • Boards
  • Pipelines
  • Repositories
  • Release pipelines
  • Test Plans
  • Dashboards and reporting
• Strong experience working as a Scrum Master and facilitating Agile ceremonies.
• Active Scrum certification such as CSM, PSM I/II or SAFe Scrum Master.
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent change/release management certification.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global teams across multiple time zones.

Requirements

• Experience within financial services, insurance or other regulated industries.
• Experience with Azure or AWS cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of ServiceNow or Jira Service Management.
• Insurance or actuarial domain knowledge.
• Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments.