CVS Health

Salesforce Release Engineer

CVS Health$101K — $203K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Salesforce Release engineering, DevOps, or Salesforce development
  • Hands-on experience with Salesforce metadata deployments
  • Proficient with Salesforce DevOps tools (Copado, AutoRabit, Gearset, etc.)
  • Strong grasp of Release and change management processes, Git, and CI/CD concepts
  • Ability to handle complex, multi-team releases under tight timelines
  • Strong communication and coordination skills

Responsibilities

  • Execute deployments using Salesforce DevOps tools (e.g., Copado, AutoRabit)
  • Manage change sets, metadata deployments, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Automate deployments to enhance reliability and reduce errors
  • Validate deployments with pre- and post-release checks
  • Coordinate sandbox strategy including refreshes and access controls
  • Drive improvements to release processes and monitor deployment metrics
  • Own the Salesforce release calendar and facilitate readiness reviews

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs and resources
  • Support for physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Salesforce Release Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing reliable, secure, and repeatable releases across Salesforce environments. This role ensures high-quality deployments aligned with enterprise DevOps standards, compliance requirements, and release calendars while enabling development teams to deliver features at speed and scale. The Release Engineer closely partners with Salesforce Developers, Architects, QA, DevOps, Platform Support, and business stakeholders to manage end-to-end release activities across multiple Salesforce clouds and orgs.

Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in Salesforce Release engineering , DevOps ,Salesforce development
  • Strong hands-on experience with Salesforce metadata deployments
  • Experience with Salesforce DevOps tools (Copado, AutoRabit, Gearset, or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of Release management and change management processes, Git/version control concepts ,CI/CD pipelines
  • Ability to manage complex, multi-team releases under tight timelines
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills

Key Responsibilities

Deployment & Automation
  • Execute and/or orchestrate deployments using Salesforce DevOps tools (e.g., Copado, AutoRabit, Gearset, Git-based pipelines)
  • Manage change sets, metadata deployments, version control merges, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Automate deployments and validations to reduce manual error and improve reliability
  • Validate deployments with appropriate pre- and post-release checks

Environment & Configuration Management
  • Coordinate sandbox strategy (refreshes, usage, access controls)
  • Manage environment-specific configurations, feature flags, and release toggles
  • Partner with External teams & Development teams to ensure environment readiness

Continuous Improvement
  • Identify and implement improvements to release processes, tooling, and automation
  • Monitor deployment metrics (failure rates, lead time, rollback frequency)
  • Drive standardization across teams and Salesforce orgs

Release Planning & Coordination
  • Own the Salesforce release calendar across sandboxes, staging, and production
  • Plan and coordinate major, minor, and hotfix releases across multiple teams
  • Facilitate release readiness reviews, go/no-go decisions, and rollback planning
  • Ensure dependency tracking across features, integrations, and environments
  • Produce release documentation, audit artifacts, and deployment evidence

Stakeholder Communication
  • Communicate release scope, timelines, risks, and deployment outcomes
  • Publish release notes and post-release summaries
  • Serve as the central point of coordination during release windows and incident response


Preferred Qualifications
  • Salesforce certifications (e.g., Platform Developer I/II, DevOps certifications)
  • Experience supporting large enterprise Salesforce footprints (multiple orgs, multiple clouds)
  • Exposure to Salesforce Data Cloud / Agentforce Deployments
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira, or similar ITSM / ALM tools


Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related Field

Anticipated Weekly Hours
40

Time Type
Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$101,970.00 - $203,940.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/29/2026

About CVS Health

Omnicare provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across the United States. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care settings, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry's most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group.

CVS Health Careers

Joining CVS Health presents a unique opportunity to advance your career in a company where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As a leader in the healthcare industry, CVS Health is more than just a pharmacy. We are a team of professionals dedicated to improving lives and optimizing health outcomes.

Work You’ll Do

At CVS Health, you will be part of a culture that values diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts lives, driving innovation in healthcare services and solutions.

Explore Job Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for a position in pharmacy services, corporate leadership, or in-store management, CVS Health offers a variety of employment opportunities that will help you harness your skills and thrive professionally. Our job opportunities span across a wide range of professional fields and geographic locations, ensuring that your career at CVS Health aligns with your professional goals and lifestyle.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with CVS Health through our internship programs. These opportunities are designed for ambitious students eager to develop their skills in a real-world setting. Internships at CVS Health are not only about gaining work experience but also about making meaningful contributions to our ongoing projects.

Professional Growth and Development

CVS Health is committed to the professional growth of our employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, industry-leading experts, and comprehensive diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate. We support career advancement through professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities for networking and internal mobility.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that reflect our commitment to their well-being and success. From health and wellness benefits to professional development programs, CVS Health is dedicated to ensuring our team members have the resources they need. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and continuous learning, making CVS Health a place where you can grow and succeed.

Join Our Team

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the open positions at CVS Health that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players.

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Learn more about CVS Health
Size
300,000 employees
Market Cap
$122 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$268.7 billion
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