AI Summary
We are looking for a Junior Release Manager to join a dynamic technology team supporting complex software delivery environments for a major international client. The role involves coordinating release activities, ensuring CI/CD pipeline reliability, enforcing quality gates, and supporting Agile delivery across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, hands-on experience with DevOps practices, and the ability to operate in fast-paced, Agile environments.
Key Highlights
Coordinate release activities
Ensure CI/CD pipeline reliability
Enforce quality gates
Key Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and manage software releases across multiple environments.
Ensure stable and efficient CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
Implement and enforce branching strategies (GitFlow, Trunk-Based Development).
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Private medical insurance
Life insurance
Flexible remuneration
Training and career development
Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects
Nice to Have
Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL).
Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
Experience with public cloud providers (AWS, Azure).
Job Description
Talan – Positive Innovation
Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.
Talan at a Glance
Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year.
Our Core Areas of Expertise
- Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.
Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.
Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.
Job Description
- Location: Malaga, Spain - Relocation is mandatory
We are looking for a Junior Release Manager to join a dynamic technology team supporting complex software delivery environments for a major international client. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating release activities, ensuring CI/CD pipeline reliability, enforcing quality gates, and supporting Agile delivery across multiple teams. You will act as a key link between development, operations, and quality teams to ensure smooth, secure, and predictable releases.
This position requires strong technical expertise, hands-on experience with DevOps practices, and the ability to operate in fast-paced, Agile environments.
Responsibilities:
Release Management & CI/CD:
- Plan, coordinate, and manage software releases across multiple environments.
Ensure stable and efficient CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
Implement and enforce branching strategies (GitFlow, Trunk-Based Development).
Manage Git repositories and repository scaffolding using Maven Archetype, Yeoman, or custom tools.
Oversee Docker image creation and lifecycle using Docker, Jib, Kaniko, or Buildah.
- Operate and support Kubernetes-based environments (Kubernetes, OpenShift).
Manage container orchestration, deployments, and rollbacks.
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Collaborate on infrastructure automation using Ansible and Python.
Support networking and load-balancing configurations (Nginx, F5, DNS managers, SSL certificates).
- Define and implement quality gates using tools such as SonarQube.
- Promote and support test automation best practices (TDD/BDD).
- Coordinate automated testing strategies including API, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Ensure compliance with release standards and quality requirements.
- Monitor applications and infrastructure using tools such as Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, Micrometer, and OpenTelemetry.
- Support incident management and operational excellence through monitoring and alerting solutions.
- Contribute to reliability and performance optimization initiatives.
- Work within Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban), actively participating in ceremonies.
Collaborate closely with development, QA, security, and operations teams.
Use Jira or similar tools to manage release-related tasks and dependencies.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in Release Management, DevOps, or related roles.
- Proven experience managing CI/CD pipelines and release processes in complex environments.
- Hands-on experience operating Kubernetes clusters in production environments.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
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- Agile frameworks: Scrum and Kanban.
- Git version control and branching strategies.
- CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
- Scripting languages: Ansible and Python.
- Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.
- Programming languages: Java, JavaScript, Groovy, Python, or C++.
- Quality assurance tools and quality gate implementation (SonarQube).
- Automated testing methodologies: TDD and BDD.
- Networking fundamentals and load balancers (Nginx, F5, DNS, SSL certificates).
- Monitoring and observability tools (Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana/Kibana, OpenTelemetry).
- Fluent in Spanish.
- Fluent in English
- Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL).
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
- Experience with public cloud providers (AWS, Azure).
- API development and testing (Swagger, API Managers, Karate, Rest Assured).
- Security assurance tools:
- SAST: CodeQL, Semgrep, Kiuwan, Veracode
- DAST: BurpSuite
- Container security: Trivy, Clair
- Front-end testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress).
- Time-series databases (InfluxDB, Graphite).
- AIOps and operational tools (Rundeck, PagerDuty, Dynatrace).
- Experience with complex pipeline orchestration tools (Appian, QlikSense, Control-M).
- Hybrid position based in Malaga, Spain
- Possibility to manage work permits.
- Permanent, full-time contract.
- Perks and benefits such us: private medical insurance, life insurance, flexible remuneration, etc
- Training and career development.
- Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.
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