Release Engineer

Shanghai
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago
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Job Description:Job SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Release Engineer to oversee the end-to-end release management process for mobile applications and WeChat mini program. This role will ensure seamless coordination across teams, maintain release quality, and optimize deployment workflows using CI/CD tools, ultimately enabling successful and timely delivery of app versions to the marketplace.Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with product managers, engineering development, QA and DevOps teams, and stakeholders to align on new app version requirements and release objectives.
Coordinate cross-team release activities (including development, QA, DevOps, operations, change management and support), facilitating communication and collaboration to ensure successful deployment of new versions to the marketplace.
Lead and coordinate all activities related to the preparation, testing (internal and external/beta), and deployment of mobile app releases. Work closely with QA teams to establish robust testing processes, ensuring comprehensive testing of software components and systems to guarantee release quality and reliability.
Identify potential risks and issues that may impact release schedules, develop contingency plans, and proactively address challenges to minimize disruptions during deployment.
Facilitate Go/No-Go meetings, ensuring all necessary approvals, QA and security sign-offs, and compliance checks are completed before deployment.
Define and manage the mobile application release calendar and roadmap for both iOS and Android platforms (potentially HarmonyOS in the future too), considering platform-specific requirements and submission timelines.
Maintain detailed release documentation, including release notes, version histories, and deployment instructions, while effectively communicating release information to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Oversee and manage the end-to-end submission process for new app versions to the Apple App Store and various Android marketplaces. Ensure all release artifacts (binaries, metadata, screenshots, privacy policies, etc.) meet platform-specific requirements and branding guidelines.
Stay up-to-date with the latest platform guidelines (iOS and Android), submission requirements, and potential policy changes that impact releases.
Oversee the deployment process to ensure smooth and efficient rollout of software releases, monitor deployment activities, and resolve issues promptly.
Analyze release processes and outcomes to identify improvement opportunities, implementing best practices, tools, and methodologies (including CI/CD automation tools) to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of release management.
Track and report on mobile release performance metrics, including success rates, adoption rates, crash-free user rates, and app store reviews.
Conduct post-release reviews to gather feedback and drive continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Excellent English reading and writing skills.
Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology-related field.
Proven track record of successfully managing releases for complex iOS and Android native applications, including experience with App Store Connect and various Android marketplaces console.
Strong understanding of mobile application development lifecycle (MDLC) and various development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and release management best practices.
In-depth knowledge of mobile app release management principles, best practices, and the intricacies of app store submission processes.

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