Job Summary:
The Release Technical Lead is responsible for supporting native application build and deployment activities across iOS and Android platforms, coordinating release processes, managing defects, supporting CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with Development, QA, Business, Management, DevOps, and Production Support teams. The role requires strong technical coordination, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support build and deployment activities for native iOS and Android applications.
• Configure native applications, including certificates and provisioning profiles.
• Manage bulk code merges and resolve merge conflicts.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Support the build ecosystem and analyze build errors.
• Work with Sonar, Artifactory, BrowserStack, and related toolchains.
• Develop and support toolchain activities and Fastlane workflows.
• Manage defects and follow up through closure.
• Follow SDLC best practices throughout development, testing, build, and release activities.
• Collaborate with Development, QA, Business, Management, DevOps, and Production Support teams.
• Manage multiple tactical and strategic deliverables while meeting release timelines.
• Work effectively in a deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.
• Deliver technical presentations and communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Quickly learn and adopt new tools and technologies.
• Support Agile Scrum processes, including two-week sprint cycles.
Required Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience working with Agile Scrum methodologies, including two-week sprint cycles.
• 5+ years of experience with JIRA.
• 3+ years of native application development experience across iOS and/or Android.
• Experience with Xcode and/or Android Studio.
• Experience configuring native applications, including certificates and provisioning profiles.
• Experience with Git and version control systems.
• Experience performing bulk code merges and resolving conflicts.
• Experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Experience with Sonar, Artifactory, BrowserStack, and toolchain development.
• Experience with Fastlane.
• Strong understanding of SDLC best practices.
• Experience managing defects and following them through closure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong collaboration and coordination skills across multiple technical and business groups.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exposure to build and deployment activities for native iOS and Android applications.
• Minimum 5+ years of overall professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience with native application projects focused on speed-to-market initiatives.
• Ability to think strategically about technical direction and engineering practices.
• Ability to understand new technologies and evaluate their impact on banking and online sales.
• Prior familiarity with banking processes and banking products, or the ability to quickly develop that knowledge.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a relevant technical role.