We are seeking a Release Analyst to join our Release Management team. This role will work closely with the Senior Release Manager to coordinate and improve our enterprise release processes and automation for cloud deployments, including infrastructure, services, APIs, and data.
The Release Analyst will play a key role in managing sprint deployments and hotfixes, ensuring smooth and timely releases across multiple agile development teams. This position also serves as a backup to the Senior Release Manager when needed.
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate and communicate release schedules, status updates, and deployment details with stakeholders.
- Track release deliverables across multiple development teams to ensure readiness and successful deployment.
- Collaborate with QA and UAT leads to identify and prioritize potential blockers.
- Prepare and distribute release notes and documentation.
- Collect and report on release metrics to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Facilitate go/no-go decisions by coordinating risk assessments and stakeholder approvals.
- Partner with CI/CD pipeline developers to ensure pipelines are updated and optimized.
- Work with development leads and product owners to build and maintain sprint-based release plans.
- Organize and support production deployment activities, including after-hours releases.
- Maintain and improve processes for system deployments and hotfixes, including rollback/roll-forward procedures.
- Manage the assignment and status of cloud deployment environments (Dev, QA, UAT, Production).
Qualifications
Required Education and Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience.
- 2+ years of experience in release management, project coordination, or a similar role.
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
- Experience working on large-scale software development projects across multiple agile teams.
- Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and project management principles.
- Ability to work full-time remotely from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
- Willingness to participate in after-hours deployments.
- Ability to travel to our Pennsylvania office 1–2 times per year.
Preferred Knowledge and Experience:
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines).
- Experience with deployment approvals, runbooks, and implementation planning.
- Basic understanding of Azure cloud services and infrastructure.
- Awareness of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
About Us
biBerk is where commercial insurance buyers can obtain coverage for their businesses from insurers of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, one of the best capitalized insurance groups in the world. Our ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (berkshirehathaway.com) is a holding company with diversified interests in a host of industries, including insurance, energy, transportation and manufacturing. Most policies issued through biBerk.com will be underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company ("BHDIC"), which is an AM Best rated A++ insurer.
BHDIC is domiciled in Omaha, Nebraska. BHDIC and the team at biBerk are focused on helping small business owners quickly and easily buy affordable insurance directly from a financially strong insurance company they can trust.
Some highlights of our benefits are:
- Great work environment with growth opportunity
- Subsidized downtown parking (for in-office positions)
- Competitive compensation
- Generous amounts of vacation and sick time
- Closed on major holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- A fantastic healthcare package
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
- Service recognition after 5 years of employment
In accordance with pay transparency laws and regulations, the following good faith compensation range estimate is being provided. The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on candidate qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.
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