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- Performs as the Deployment lead for a given set of applications within Insurance.
- Each application has one or more development squads associated with it.
- Deployment Managers work with onshore and offshore developers and onshore and offshore Deployment Managers to provide services as described below.
- For assigned applications:
- Ensure that Dev and Model environments are up and ready for software developers on ongoing basis. Conduct application health checks as needed after patches or restarts.
- Coordinate software deployments for Dev, Model and Prod environments in support of scope and schedule established by development squad (Scrum Master/Product Owner).
- This includes creating Change Requests (CRs), gathering deployment instructions, running/overseeing deployments, and communicating deployment status.
- Ensure that release entry and exit gating criteria are met and reviewed/assessed by impacted business and technology teams.
- For Production deployments, this includes transitioning to Sustain, which is an established process for Insurance
- Oversee and/or execute code merges as needed to support release schedules or testing needs.
- Schedule vulnerability tests as needed with security teams. Review results after tests, distribute to development squads for analysis, track any findings in central corporate tool.
- Coordinate database refreshes for Dev and Model environments as needed (typically driven by business needs).
- Participate in defect triage as needed and work with development squads / vendors to resolve prioritized defect fixes.
- As a member of the DevOps team:
- Provide backup support for the other Deployment Managers as needed.
- Identify automation opportunities and participate in / support automation of work associated with Deployment Management across Insurance.
- Identify release scope or schedule issues/risks and escalate as appropriate to development or sustain
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with business and vendor resources.
- BS and 7+ years in a technical role or equivalent; Prior Developer, Release Manager, or Technical Delivery experience is preferred
- Ability to work autonomously, solving complex problems in an ambiguous environment
- Knowledge of the software development process (Agile, iterative and waterfall)<
- Prior experience with Agile transformation is a plus
- Superior interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to negotiate and build consensus with various stakeholder groups
- Analytical approach; strong problem solving and root cause identification skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Vacancy expired!