Senior Development Release Manager

Job description

Role Overview The Senior Development Release Manager is responsible for the end-to-end orchestration of software delivery within our retail banking division. This role focuses on high-stakes FICO-related applications that drive critical decisioning logic. You will bridge the gap between high-level release strategy and technical execution, ensuring that our stateless, Java-based backend services are deployed with precision. Unlike traditional management roles, this position requires a "player-coach" mentality, involving hands-on Java and Python development during cooling periods or to build automation tools that streamline the release lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee the full release lifecycle for FICO decisioning applications, ensuring all code moves through environments according to strict banking compliance standards. - Act as the primary coordinator between development, QA, and operations teams to manage dependencies and resolve bottlenecks. - Develop and maintain automation scripts and minor application enhancements using Java and Python. - Manage and track progress using Red/Green Epic status reporting to provide clear visibility to stakeholders. - Maintain rigorous...