What are the responsibilities and job description for the Release Manager position at Trident Consulting?
Job Title: Release Manager
Location: Philadelphia, PA. Hybrid, onsite 3 days a week. Client might consider remote for a right resource
Job Description:
• Responsible for driving on-time, high quality software releases across devices at scale.
• Responsible for complete release management lifecycle which includes scheduling, coordination, build, tools development and deployment of the releases to the customers.
• Develop tools and platforms that are used in release deployment, operations, and Monitoring. Responsibility also includes managing and leading an observability platform that provides visibility into release health and operations in the field.
• Strong technical background in Software engineering including best practices in Agile environment and understanding of complete software development lifecycle.
• Good understanding of Jira plugins & Confluence
• Networking Expertise: In-depth understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and network hardware, with skills in network diagnostics and fundamental networking concepts., RDK experience will be added bonus.
• Domain-Specific Knowledge: Experience with WiFi fundamentals, basics of DOCSIS, and video streaming/encryption/encoding protocols is a plus.
• Familiarity with continuous integration/deployment processes and tools such as Jenkins, Concourse etc.
• Solid scripting & development language (e.g., bash, Go, Python, etc.)
• Experience with monitoring systems (i.e. Datadog, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Experience AWS, Azure or other cloud infrastructure.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and communications skills.
• Agile Methodology: Experience in Agile methodologies, including participation in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives; ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional Agile team.
Nice to have:
• C, C
• Knowledge with Linux and Embedded software
• Strong Program Management and Release Management experience in Agile environment.
• Knowledge and experience of Linux and Embedded Firmware
• Knowledge and experience in Set-top box, Broadband Gateways, Networking or Home Security domain is plus
About Trident
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.
