Release Technical Engineer [45-60 days NP MAX]

Project Description: We've been engaged by a large Australian Bank to provide resources to their Murex program. We are looking for a Release Technical Engineer to support and streamline the release and deployment processes for a critical trading and risk management platform used by a leading financial institution. The engineer will be responsible for overseeing and managing the release cycle, including planning, coordination, and technical troubleshooting, ensuring smooth deployment across various environments. This role requires a strong background in release management, deployment tools, and technical support, with experience in Murex. Responsibilities: Release and Deployment Management: - Manage the end-to-end release process, from planning through to successful deployment, across various environments (dev, test, staging, production). - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, testing, infrastructure, and business units, to ensure smooth, timely, and efficient releases. - Monitor and report on release schedules, risks, and milestones to ensure alignment with business requirements. Version Control and Configuration Management: - Maintain and monitor version control systems, ensuring all configuration items are tracked and managed accurately. - Oversee the configuration management process to ensure consistent deployment standards. Environment Support and Issue Resolution: - Provide technical support for deployed environments, ensuring correct configuration and resolving any environment-related issues. - Work with infrastructure and operations teams to address production incidents and technical troubleshooting as needed. System Monitoring and Performance Optimization: - Monitor system health during and after deployments to identify any performance bottlenecks or failures. - Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and optimize system performance to meet business needs. Automation and Tooling: - Utilize automation tools and scripts to streamline release and deployment processes. - Drive continuous improvement of release workflows to increase efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Documentation and Reporting: - Prepare detailed documentation regarding release processes, configuration management, and troubleshooting steps. - Regularly report release progress, post-deployment results, and incidents to stakeholders. Collaboration with Stakeholders: - Communicate with business analysts, project managers, and developers to ensure alignment between release activities and business goals. - Act as a technical point of contact for release-related queries and challenges, offering guidance and technical support as required. Mandatory Skills: - 8+ Years experience in Release Management - Proven experience in managing release cycles for complex applications or systems, from planning through deployment - Strong knowledge of version control systems (e.g., GIT, SVN) and build/deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, Maven)- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues in complex environments under pressure - Experience troubleshooting deployment and production issues, working with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement fixes. - Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux systems, shell scripting (e.g., Bash, Perl), and command-line tools for system management and troubleshooting - Proficient in working with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL), including querying, troubleshooting, and ensuring smooth interactions between systems - Experience using automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) to improve deployment processes - Scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation tasks - Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with different teams and document processes and issues Nice-to-Have Skills: - Familiarity with Murex platform and its deployment processes is a plus, but not mandatory. Experience with specific Murex modules (e.g., MxML, MxPress) would be beneficial. - Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deployment strategies for cloud environments. - A basic understanding of financial markets, trading systems, and risk management processes would be beneficial. - Relevant certifications such as ITIL, DevOps, or in release management tools would be advantageous. - Familiarity with additional deployment and monitoring tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform would be beneficial. Languages:

• English: B2 Upper Intermediate