Release Engineer I

Join the People Helping People Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service. Basic Function The primary goal of a Release Engineer I is to protect the integrity of the production environment while managing the movement of all code changes through the release cycle. The Release Engineer I ensures that all changes are tracked and follow the release process.The Release Engineer I needs to interface and communicate with the members of Agile teams as well as IT daily. Equally, the Release Engineer I must have the confidence to raise concerns and stop deployments if necessary.The Release Engineer I adheres to the Release Management lifecycle which includes planning, coordinating and controlling code releases deployment to production across various portfolios in the enterprise. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Manage the movement of all code changes through the dev, test, and production environments, including third party code changes impacting client facing/revenue generating systems in the technology ecosystem. Guide developers on the branching strategy in source control and static application security testing (SAST) process. Collaborate with agile team to ensure compliance with SDLC and security standards. Develop and execute deployment plans and coordinate deployment resources, ensuring separation of duties are maintained . Maintain a release repository and manage key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists. Assign version numbers following our semantic versioning process. Represent product technology agile team in CAB meetings to discuss release scope and/or roadblocks. Inform senior release engineer/manager of enterprise-wide exposure to release risk. Communicate release details and schedules to the organization as required. Actively supports and embraces our core values in all interactions. Perform other duties as assigned. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds. Individuals with a disability who are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job may request a reasonable accommodation through the Human Resources department. Other Physical Demands None Supervisory Responsibility No Position Specifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Management Information Systems and/or equivalent work experience. Experience Azure DevOps experience Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Agile software development lifecycle Ability to context switch and coordinate schedules and deadlines Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to collaborate in a matrixed organization Analytical and problem-solving Conscientious and detail oriented Ability to work independently Receptive to taking direction and receiving feedback Exceptional organizational and time management skills Ability to understand and follow standards and processes Effective relationship builder Willing to teach and coach About Velera At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE ! Pay Equity $60,500.00 to $77,100.00 Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Great Work/Life Benefits! Competitive wages Medical with telemedicine Dental and Vision Basic and Optional Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Maternity, Parental, Family Care Community Volunteer Time Off 12 Paid Holidays Company Paid Disability Insurance 401k (with employer match) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Supplemental Insurance Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement Wellness program Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster . Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information. Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here . 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