Release Engineer

Who are we At Finastra we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions dedicated to expanding access to financial services Our innovative applications span Lending Payments Treasury and Capital Markets and Universal Banking Proudly serving over 8 000 customers including 45 of the world s top 50 banks we aim to boost financial inclusion for all Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives and is committed to doing well by doing good What will you contribute As a Salesforce Release Engineer you will be responsible for overseeing the planning coordination and execution of Salesforce releases and deployments You will work closely with cross-functional teams including developers administrators and business stakeholders to ensure the smooth delivery of Salesforce enhancements customizations and updates Responsibilities Deliverables Release Planning Collaborate with development teams and business stakeholders to understand the release requirements and priorities Create and maintain release schedules and plans considering dependencies and risks Ensure alignment with Salesforce best practices and governance standards Release Management Execute Salesforce release processes including development testing and production deployments Use version control systems to track changes and maintain a release repository Manage and document release-related activities such as change sets packages and metadata deployments Quality Assurance Perform pre-release testing to identify and address any issues or conflicts Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment CI CD pipelines where applicable Environment Management Maintain and configure Salesforce sandboxes and environments for development testing and staging Ensure data integrity and consistency across different environments Monitor and manage sandbox refreshes as needed Governance and Compliance Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements during deployments Implement and enforce change management and version control processes Monitor and track the use of Salesforce features and licenses to optimize costs Documentation and Reporting Create and maintain release documentation including release notes and deployment instructions Provide regular status updates to project teams and stakeholders Analyze release performance and identify areas for improvement Troubleshooting and Support Investigate and resolve deployment issues and conflicts promptly Provide support to developers and administrators during release-related activities Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production issues related to Salesforce Preferred Experience Qualifications 4 Yrs Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Administrator Salesforce Certified Platform Developer or Salesforce Certified Release Manager are highly desirable Experience in Salesforce release management and deployment processes Proficiency in Salesforce configuration metadata and development tools Strong understanding of version control systems and CI CD practices Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies is a plus We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide These benefits are available to everyone regardless of grade and reflect the values we uphold Flexibility Enjoy unlimited vacation based on your location and business priorities Hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting bereavement and sick leave Well-being Access confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support Medical life disability insurance retirement plan lifestyle and other benefits ESG Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching DEI Participate in multiple DE I groups for open involvement e g Count Me In Culture Finastra Proud Finastra Disabilities Finastra Women Finastra Career Development Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills Career Navigator tool Recognition Be part of our global recognition program Finastra Celebrates and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best Specific benefits may vary by location At Finastra each individual is unique bringing their own ideas thoughts cultural beliefs backgrounds and experiences together We learn from one another embrace and celebrate our differences and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves Be unique be exceptional and help us make a difference at Finastra