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Release Manager

Shadow is a high-end Windows 10 PC accessible from anywhere at anytime. Thanks to our apps (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS) and to the Shadow Box, the service is available on any kind of device (laptop, smartphone, tablet, Android TV…). This way, any connected device with a screen becomes a powerful gaming or working station offering a unique experience.

Shadow’s software is frequently updated and the hardware components are improved in our highly secured data centers. No need to change your computer every few years, Shadow is the end of obsolescence!

In our context of fast growth we are looking for a talented Release Manager.

The Release Manager will manage the releases and the roadmap by making sure that the development workflow is on track and by adopting, adapting and implementing the best practices, standards and methodologies.

• Coordinating all components of a release
• Managing relationships and coordinating work between the different component teams in order to help software engineers to deliver as planned,
• Work closely with both Tech Leads and Product Managers to create synergies to design features from a technical aspect and contribute to the roadmap development
• Managing risks and resolving issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality
• Maintaining a release repository and manages key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists
• Implementing new techniques and technologies for new build systems and to evolve existing systems
  
  

Education & background

• BA or MS in Computer Science or equivalent degree / work experience
• +3 years in a similar role, in a complex environment
• Previous experience as Software Engineer
  
  

Technical skills

• Excellent understanding of both Product Managers and Software Engineers
• Very good macroscopic approach
• Experience in software configuration management / multi-platform build and release
• Solid foundation of technical skills, analytical abilities
• Deep understanding on continuous integration concepts and experience with supporting build automation/deployment tools (Gitlab-CI, Docker,...)
• Scripting skills (Python, Shell)
  
  

Soft Skills

• Solid people skills
• At ease in a very fast changing environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Leadership skills, ability to moderate and prioritize
• Automation oriented