Senior Release Engineer

Position: Senior Release Engineer
Location: Seattle, WA On-site / Hybrid Local to Seattle Candidates are highly preferred
Duration: Long Term

About R Systems:
R Systems is a leading digital product engineering company that designs and develops chip-to-cloud software products, platforms, and digital experiences that empower its clients to achieve higher revenues and operational efficiency. Our product mindset and engineering capabilities in Cloud, Data, AI, and CX enable us to serve key players in the high-tech industry, including ISVs, SaaS, and Internet companies, as well as product companies in telecom, media, finance, manufacturing, and health verticals.

We Are Great Place to Work Certified in 10 countries with a full-time workforce [India, USA, Canada, Poland, Romania, Moldova, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand]!

We are recognized as one of the Best Tech Brands 2024 by the Times Group and India's Top 500 Value Creators 2023 by Dun & Bradstreet.
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Job Requirement:
Experience: 7 years
Focus: CI/CD automation, Azure DevOps, YAML pipelines, Kubernetes deployments, PowerShell & Python scripting, Hashi Corp Vault


Role Summary
The Senior Release Engineer will design, build, and maintain a custom-build deployment platform supporting new initiatives.
This role is hands-on and responsible for ensuring reliable, standardized, and automated deployments to both cloud and in-store Kubernetes environments.


Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement YAML-based CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, supporting repeatable and automated deployments.
• Create and maintain templates, tasks, and policies that standardize pipeline usage across teams.
• Develop PowerShell and Python scripts for automation, packaging, validation, and deployment workflows.
• Manage and optimize Kubernetes-based deployments (container builds, Helm charts, manifests, rollout strategies).
• Implement canary deployments and automated validation to reduce release risk and downtime.
• Enforce governance, security, and policy compliance across release processes using integrated checks and triggers.
• Integrate with Hashi Corp Vault for secure secrets management within pipelines.
• Collaborate with platform, infrastructure, and release teams to define best practices for continuous delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, and environment-related issues.
• Document automation patterns, templates, and pipeline design standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7 years of experience in release engineering, DevOps, or build/release automation.
• Strong proficiency with Azure DevOps, including YAML pipelines, artifacts, and environments.
• Expertise in PowerShell and Python for automation and scripting.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes must be able to manage deployments and troubleshoot issues.
• Experience implementing continuous delivery patterns such as canary or blue/green deployments.
• Solid grasp of CI/CD governance, including approvals, policy enforcement, and auditing.
• Understanding of MongoDB concepts and how to interact with it (administration experience not required).

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with container management platforms
• Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault for secret and configuration management.
• Experience with configuration-as-code and GitOps methodologies.
• Awareness of modern observability and monitoring integrations.

Why Join R Systems?

• Frequent Internal Hackathons: Engage in dynamic competitions with exciting prizes to keep your skills sharp.
• Cultural Celebrations: Strengthen our familial bonds through shared celebrations, fostering a sense of community.
• Diverse Project Exposure: Work on a variety of projects across sectors like Healthcare, Banking, e-commerce, and Retail, collaborating with leading global brands.
• Centre of Excellence (COE): Benefit from technical guidance and upskilling opportunities provided by our team of technology experts, helping you navigate your career path.
• E-Learning Platform: Gain access to comprehensive e-learning platforms coupled with a robust mentorship program to enhance your skills.
• Open Door Policy: Embrace a culture of mutual support, respect, and open dialogue, promoting a collaborative work environment.

If you are passionate and excited about working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you!
R Systems is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and benefits.
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