Release Manager
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Release Manager to oversee and coordinate software release processes across our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, deep familiarity with SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and software quality assurance practices. This role requires a meticulous individual who thrives on organization, accountability, and ensuring that releases are executed with precision and reliability.
ABOUT US
Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.
For more information, visit xsolla.com.
Own and manage the end-to-end release process, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of software updates.
Organize and facilitate Change Approval Board (CAB) calls, including scheduling, timeboxing, and mediating discussions.
Validate tasks submitted for release by confirming:
Alignment with JIRA ticket details.
Completion of developer reviews.
Adequate testing and QA validation.
All release criteria have been met.
Confirm that tasks are complete and ready before submission to CAB, without assuming responsibility for chasing or closing them.
Coordinate schedules and organize contributors around release timelines.
Ask pertinent, technical questions to validate readiness and challenge assumptions when necessary.
Maintain release documentation and ensure compliance with established standards.
Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline release workflows.
Continuously improve release processes, introducing efficiencies and enforcing best practices.
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a technical engineering field (Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent).
Minimum of 6+ years of experience in software development, QA, or related technical roles.
Strong understanding of SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, and software quality assurance methodologies.
Proven ability to manage complex release schedules and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
Exceptional organizational skills with a natural ability to validate, prioritize, and structure tasks.
Confident communicator, unafraid to question deliverables and validate correctness.
Experience with JIRA or similar task management tools.
Strong facilitation skills for leading structured meetings and mediating discussions.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent releases.
Experience in gaming, fintech, or other high-availability software environments.
Familiarity with automation in release validation.
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and risk awareness.
Opportunity to lead critical release processes in a dynamic, innovative environment.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams across engineering, QA, and operations.
A culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
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