Salesforce Release Manager

Job Description NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Salesforce Release Manager to join our team in Pune, Mahrshtra (IN-MH), India (IN). In this role, you will be responsible for: Designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to streamline release processes and reduce deployment errors across multiple systems. Managing the end-to-end release lifecycle, including build management, validation, packaging, deployment, and post-release monitoring. Collaborating with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth and timely releases aligned with project timelines. Implementing DevOps best practices such as automated testing, continuous integration, and delivery across multiple environments. Managing source control systems (Git, Bitbucket, Azure Repos) and ensuring proper branching, merging, and version management strategies. Integrating and maintaining DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or Copado to automate and manage the deployment process. Monitoring release performance, identifying bottlenecks, and driving continuous improvement in automation and deployment efficiency. Coordinating with Salesforce development teams for environment setup, sandbox refreshes, and release readiness activities. Managing metadata and configuration deployments within Salesforce, ensuring stability and consistency across environments. Maintaining detailed release documentation, version logs, and compliance records for audit and governance. Troubleshooting deployment failures, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions. Requirements for this Role Include 5+ years of total IT experience, with a strong background in release management and automation for enterprise applications. Expert (Master-level) proficiency in DevOps, capable of supervising, instructing, and guiding teams in CI/CD automation, infrastructure management, and continuous delivery practices. Proven hands-on experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD for build automation and deployment orchestration. Strong knowledge of version control systems, including branching models, merging conflict resolution, and release tagging. Intermediate (Can do with supervision) proficiency in Salesforce, with experience in deploying metadata, managing environments, and supporting Salesforce release cycles using tools such as Salesforce CLI, ANT migration tool, or SFDX. Understanding environment management, sandbox strategy, and data seeding in Salesforce or similar enterprise platforms. Experience automating deployments, managing artifacts, and maintaining scalable CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments. Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the ability to align release schedules with sprint and project milestones. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills with attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams. About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. 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