ITDS Portugal

ITDS is a leader in outsourcing IT engineers and works with various web and mobile technologies for over 30 global clients. It has been recognized as one of the 1000 fastest-growing companies in Europe for three consecutive years, Great Place to Work, and the Forbes Diamond award in 2023. ITDS currently has more than 600 IT professionals working in Portugal, Poland, and the Netherlands.
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Senior Release Manager – Software Deployment & Release Coordination

On-site

location Lisbon

date September 29, 2026

Unleash the Power of Seamless Software Deployment — Lead the Future of Agile Release Management!

Lisbon-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Senior Release Manager – Software Deployment & Release Coordination, you will be working for our client, a forward-thinking leader in the tech industry, dedicated to driving innovation through efficient and precise software releases. You will play a pivotal role in orchestrating complex deployment processes, ensuring flawless delivery in a fast-paced environment, and enabling continuous improvement across the development lifecycle.

Your main responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate end-to-end software release processes, ensuring timely and high-quality deployments.
  • Manage multiple concurrent workflows, maintaining transparency and control over the entire release landscape.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex merge conflicts within Git architecture rapidly, under tight deadlines.
  • Implement best practices in release management, including branching strategies and repository management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline deployment procedures and improve operational workflows.
  • Communicate clearly complex technical details to diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding.
  • Proactively identify operational bottlenecks and provide agile, effective solutions to mitigate risks.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in release management, software deployment, or related fields.
  • Expert-level understanding of Git architecture, branching strategies, and repository management.
  • Proven ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex merge conflicts.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex workflows simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills, fluent in English and Portuguese.
  • Decisiveness and calmness under pressure, making swift, data-driven decisions.
  • Experience working in an agile environment with a proactive problem-solving approach.

It is a strong plus if you have:

  • Certifications in release management, DevOps, or related disciplines.
  • Experience with automation tools and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Language Required for the role:

  • Fluent in English and Portuguese.

Eligibility for the role:

  • Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

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