Release Manager

About This Role

This Release Manager role focuses on planning, coordinating, and managing software releases across various banking platforms and environments. The position ensures that all releases are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with banking regulations and internal quality standards, while minimizing risk and ensuring production stability.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the release calendar for all banking applications
• Coordinate with development, QA, operations, and business teams to align release timelines
• Conduct release readiness reviews and go/no-go meetings
• Ensure compliance with ITIL processes, security standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001)
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, artifact management, and environment readiness
• Manage emergency releases and hotfix deployments for critical banking systems
• Identify potential release risks and develop rollback and contingency plans
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders on release status, risks, and impacts
• Prepare post-release reports and maintain audit documentation
• Monitor production stability and coordinate incident response if needed
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure zero data loss and secure handling of production credentials

Requirements

• Technical Skills: CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins), Git, Infrastructure as Code
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Process Knowledge: ITIL Release & Change Management, Agile/DevOps practices
• Domain Knowledge: Banking systems, Digital Channels, Front Office, Back Office, ISO 20022, security and compliance standards
• Soft Skills: Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• A substantial degree of flexibility, allowing for an autonomous approach to performing duties
• Challenging and varied work
• Flat management structure
• Long-term prospects with plenty of opportunities for development and growth
• Excellent team-oriented and international working environment
• Travel possibilities
• Private health insurance

Important Details

• Work format: hybrid model of working (100 days home office)

About the Company

Quipu is the dedicated IT company of the ProCredit group, providing comprehensive end-to-end solutions for all ProCredit institutions and other banks and financial institutions. This includes electronic payment services, software systems, hybrid cloud hosting, and other operations. A 100% subsidiary of ProCredit Holding, Quipu was established in March 2004 and is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Quipu plays a central role within the ProCredit group, providing a comprehensive range of support services that enable the banks to become competitive and efficient.