Avaloq Release Manager

1 month ago

United Kingdom Luxoft Full time

Project Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Avaloq Release Manager to lead and manage the release management lifecycle for Avaloq Core Banking System implementations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the deployment of software releases, patches, and updates across different environments. This role demands strong organizational skills, an understanding of Avaloq’s architecture, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth, timely, and successful releases.

Responsibilities:

Release Management:

  • Plan, manage, and execute all aspects of the release management process for Avaloq Core Banking Systems.
  • Develop and maintain the release calendar for upcoming releases, patches, and system upgrades.
  • Ensure all releases are thoroughly tested and deployed according to business and technical requirements.
  • Manage the coordination and integration of release activities with external systems and third-party vendors.

Change & Deployment Coordination:

  • Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure timely and smooth delivery of Avaloq changes and releases across various environments (development, testing, staging, and production).
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule releases while minimizing disruption to business operations.
  • Develop release packages and ensure they meet the business requirements and quality standards before deployment.
  • Oversee the deployment of Avaloq Core Banking System changes, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transitions.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance:

  • Identify, manage, and mitigate risks related to the release process.
  • Ensure that all pre- and post-release quality checks are completed, and that release notes and documentation are thorough and up-to-date.
  • Monitor release performance post-deployment and ensure that any issues are quickly identified and addressed.
  • Develop rollback strategies in the event of a failed release.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Continuously improve release management processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
  • Lead post-release reviews and document lessons learned to drive future release improvements.
  • Stay current on new Avaloq features, updates, and industry best practices to ensure the release process is optimized.

Stakeholder Communication:

  • Act as the central point of contact for all release-related activities, ensuring clear and timely communication with stakeholders across the business.
  • Provide regular updates and status reports on release activities, issues, and progress.
  • Work with project managers and other stakeholders to align release schedules with project timelines and business needs.

Mandatory Skills Description:

Education & Certification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Avaloq Certification is a must.

Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience working with Avaloq Core Banking System, with at least 2 years in a release management role.
  • Experience managing complex software releases in the financial services industry.
  • Strong background in IT change management, configuration management, and deployment best practices.

Technical Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of Avaloq Core Banking System, including configuration, development, and parameterization.
  • Experience with release management tools and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong understanding of change management processes and tools.
  • Familiarity with database management (SQL/Oracle) and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Knowledge of scripting languages and automation tools is a plus.

Soft Skills:

  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines under pressure.

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

  • Proficiency in German
  • ITIL Certification is a welcome addition

  • Avaloq Developer with Automation and Release experience

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom Luxoft Full time

    Project Description: We are seeking a skilled Avaloq Developer with expertise in automating the release cycle of Avaloq Core Banking System updates. In this role, you will focus on streamlining the release management process by designing, developing, and implementing automation frameworks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

  • Avaloq Developer with Automation and Release experience

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom Luxoft Full time

    Project Description: We are seeking a skilled Avaloq Developer with expertise in automating the release cycle of Avaloq Core Banking System updates. In this role, you will focus on streamlining the release management process by designing, developing, and implementing automation frameworks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

  • Manager configuration management

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom Luxoft Full time

    Project Description: We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Avaloq Release Manager to lead and manage the release management lifecycle for Avaloq Core Banking System implementations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the deployment of software releases, patches, and updates across different...

  • Release Manager

    2 months ago

    United Kingdom Ascent People Ltd Full time

    The Release Manager’s role is to oversee and manage the packaging and delivery of product and infrastructure releases to production environments. This includes the monitoring of release progress through the entire pipeline, assuring quality standards are consistently met at each stage and coordinating releases and teams at all levels. The Release Manager...

  • Release Manager

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom Crimson Full time €55,000

    Release Manager – Birmingham Hybrid working Salary up to £55,000 Release and Transition Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a Release and Transition Manager to come on board to responsible for coordinating and overseeing the release deployment and transition to business-as-usual operations...

  • Release Manager

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom Crimson Full time €55,000

    Release Manager – Birmingham Hybrid working Salary up to £55,000 Release and Transition Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a Release and Transition Manager to come on board to responsible for coordinating and overseeing the release deployment and transition to business-as-usual operations...

  • Release Manager

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom Crimson Full time

    Release Manager – Birmingham Hybrid working Salary up to £55,000 Release and Transition Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a Release and Transition Manager to come on board to responsible for coordinating and overseeing the release deployment and transition to business-as-usual operations...

  • Release Manager

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom Devonshire Hayes Recruitment Full time

    If you are an experienced Salesforce Release Manager with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of Salesforce deployments we have a new contract we would like to discuss with you. With knowledge of agile methodologies, processes and frameworks, the Release Manager will play a critical role in the planning, development, and execution of...

  • IT Change and Release Manager

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom La Fosse Full time €500

    Your IT Change and Release Manager role works within the Service Management team alongside project, development, platform, and operations teams to create a cohesive, optimal, and transparent release schedule for software applications and systems. This is focused heavily on working with Application teams, as opposed to Infrastructure. Location: ...

  • Release Management Specialist

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom City Recruitment Associates Full time

    12 Month Contract with option to extend Must have work authorisation, NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABE Role: Release Management Analyst Location: London, EC4R - Hybrid.... 3 days on site Summary: This role is required to support the design and development of the Non Financial Regulatory Reporting system components supporting various operations and regulatory...

  • Release Management Specialist

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom City Recruitment Associates Full time

    12 Month Contract with option to extend Must have work authorisation, NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABE Role: Release Management Analyst Location: London, EC4R - Hybrid.... 3 days on site Summary: This role is required to support the design and development of the Non Financial Regulatory Reporting system components supporting various operations and...

  • Release Management and Field Test Leader

    4 weeks ago

    united kingdom Schneider Electric Full time

    Mission : This is a new role leading a team in the key areas of release management and field trials for the Connected Offers Schneider Home Energy Management System (HEMS) platforms. In this role you will own the Release Management and Field Trial disciplines. In collaboration with the sub-chapter lead you will have a high-degree of autonomy to define,...

  • Release and System Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    United Kingdom Brio Digital | Certified B Corp Full time

    Role; Contract Release & Systems AdministratorLocation; Remote (must me UK based)Duration; 6 MonthsRate; £400/day Inside IR35Sector; PublicBrio digital are currently supporting a well regarded consultancy who are on the lookout for a Release & system Administrator who has experience with Power Apps and Dynamics.Key Responsibilities:Manage and coordinate the...

  • Release and System Administrator

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom Brio Digital | Certified B Corp Full time

    Role; Contract Release & Systems AdministratorLocation; Remote (must me UK based)Duration; 6 MonthsRate; £400/day Inside IR35Sector; PublicBrio digital are currently supporting a well regarded consultancy who are on the lookout for a Release & system Administrator who has experience with Power Apps and Dynamics.Key Responsibilities:Manage and coordinate the...

  • Release and System Administrator

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom Brio Digital | Certified B Corp Full time

    Role; Contract Release & Systems Administrator Location; Remote (must me UK based) Duration; 6 Months Rate; £400/day Inside IR35 Sector; Public Brio digital are currently supporting a well regarded consultancy who are on the lookout for a Release & system Administrator who has experience with Power Apps and Dynamics. Key Responsibilities: Manage and...

  • Release & Systems Administrator

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom ECS Resource Group Full time €500

    Release & Systems Administrator Location: Fully Remote Pay Rate: £500 per Day (Inside IR35) Contract The Role I am working with one for the world’s largest and leading solutions businesses who work with end clients right across the globe. They are now working with a customer based in Leeds and have a requirement for a Release & Systems...

  • Release & Systems Administrator

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom ECS Resource Group Full time €500

    Release & Systems Administrator Location: Fully Remote Pay Rate: £500 per Day (Inside IR35) Contract The Role I am working with one for the world’s largest and leading solutions businesses who work with end clients right across the globe. They are now working with a customer based in Leeds and have a requirement for a Release & Systems...

  • Release & Systems Administrator

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom ECS Resource Group Full time

    Release & Systems AdministratorLocation: Fully RemotePay Rate: £500 per Day (Inside IR35)ContractThe RoleI am working with one for the world’s largest and leading solutions businesses who work with end clients right across the globe. They are now working with a customer based in Leeds and have a requirement for a Release & Systems Administrator to join...

  • Release & Systems Administrator

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom ECS Resource Group Full time

    Release & Systems AdministratorLocation: Fully RemotePay Rate: £500 per Day (Inside IR35)ContractThe RoleI am working with one for the world’s largest and leading solutions businesses who work with end clients right across the globe. They are now working with a customer based in Leeds and have a requirement for a Release & Systems Administrator to join...

  • Release & Systems Administrator

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom ECS Resource Group Full time

    Release & Systems Administrator Location: Fully Remote Pay Rate: £500 per Day (Inside IR35) Contract The Role I am working with one for the world’s largest and leading solutions businesses who work with end clients right across the globe. They are now working with a customer based in Leeds and have a requirement for a Release & Systems...