What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Release Coordinator position at Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc.?
Brief Description
JOB SUMMARY: The Release Coordinator executes on the release management process and is accountable for the release management lifecycle which includes scheduling, coordination, and the management of releases across the organization and multiple applications. Additionally manages and facilitates release Scrums.
Essential Functions
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires periods of standing, walking, and the use of computer equipment. Additional physical demands include, but may not be limited to, talking or hearing, push/pull, stooping, kneeling, reaching w/hands and arms, and lifting at least 10 pounds.
WORK AUTHORIZATION: Authorization to work in the United States is required.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary
For over 25 years, Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc. (FPI) has provided technology products and services to the Farm Credit System. We care deeply about the agricultural credit associations (ACAs) we serve through our mission of delivering trusted technology solutions to help American agriculture thrive. As a customer-owned service organization, we support ACAs from Maine to California with over 62,000 customer-members and over $40 billion in loan volume. Everyone here contributes to the success of our customers, and to the vibrant culture that makes FPI a great place to work. Throughout the year, you will find us having fun and jamming out to FPI’s band, coming together to support local charities, and celebrating our wins together.
We offer a robust benefits package that includes competitive earnings, hybrid and remote work options, tuition reimbursement, generous 401(k) matching, and development opportunities through company-sponsored trainings and certifications.
Come grow with us: financialpartners.com.
Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex or gender, religion, pregnancy, marital status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO / Disabilities / Veterans
JOB SUMMARY: The Release Coordinator executes on the release management process and is accountable for the release management lifecycle which includes scheduling, coordination, and the management of releases across the organization and multiple applications. Additionally manages and facilitates release Scrums.
Essential Functions
- Prepare Release plan, identify release scope and communicate.
- Measure and monitor progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and that they meet or exceed expectations for scope and quality.
- Manages risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
- Conduct release readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and business go/no-go reviews to ensure that the process is being followed and release retrospectives.
- Conduct RCA for any post release issue and communicate.
- Maintain the release schedule for all core products and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors.
- Lead and co-ordinate the go-live activities including the execution of the deployment plans and checklists.
- Maintain a release repository and manage key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists
- Manage relationships and coordinate work related to a release, between various departments.
- Identifies opportunities for quality and process improvement resulting in improved efficiency, increased productivity, and high customer sat
- Facilitate Release and DevOps team’s scrum, coach and apply scrum theories and practices.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with at least 3 years previous release and/or project management experience.
- Formal training in project management practices preferred
- 5 years of experience in information systems operations environment in systems analysis or development
- Scrum master training and certification is a plus.
- Knowledge and exposure to software development lifecycle
- Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires periods of standing, walking, and the use of computer equipment. Additional physical demands include, but may not be limited to, talking or hearing, push/pull, stooping, kneeling, reaching w/hands and arms, and lifting at least 10 pounds.
WORK AUTHORIZATION: Authorization to work in the United States is required.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary
For over 25 years, Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc. (FPI) has provided technology products and services to the Farm Credit System. We care deeply about the agricultural credit associations (ACAs) we serve through our mission of delivering trusted technology solutions to help American agriculture thrive. As a customer-owned service organization, we support ACAs from Maine to California with over 62,000 customer-members and over $40 billion in loan volume. Everyone here contributes to the success of our customers, and to the vibrant culture that makes FPI a great place to work. Throughout the year, you will find us having fun and jamming out to FPI’s band, coming together to support local charities, and celebrating our wins together.
We offer a robust benefits package that includes competitive earnings, hybrid and remote work options, tuition reimbursement, generous 401(k) matching, and development opportunities through company-sponsored trainings and certifications.
Come grow with us: financialpartners.com.
Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex or gender, religion, pregnancy, marital status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO / Disabilities / Veterans
