IT Software Release Engineer

Job Description
Join a team located throughout the United States collaborating daily to lead delivery of IT Services to a global enterprise. The Software Release Engineer will be responsible for the Software Release Management program working with a matrixed organization. This role will be responsible for ensuring timely and successful software releases, while minimizing risks and maximizing customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibility:

• Develop and maintain a release management process that is scalable, repeatable, and measurable, aligned with BAE Systems' software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, quality assurance, and operations, to ensure alignment and coordination on release goals and timelines
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with software releases, including testing, deployment, and customer impact
• Develop and maintain release documentation, including release notes, user guides, and technical documentation, in accordance with BAE Systems' documentation standards
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize requirements for new features and bug fixes, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives
• Develop and manage release schedules, including setting deadlines, tracking progress, and communicating status to stakeholders, using tools such as Microsoft Project
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, including those related to cybersecurity and data protection
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including development teams, product managers, and customers, to ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Analyze and report on release metrics, including success rates, customer satisfaction, and defect rates, to inform process improvements and optimization
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance release efficiency and effectiveness, leveraging best practices and industry standards

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in software release management with a strong understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git and SVN), and continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements, including those related to cybersecurity and data protection, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CUI
• Experience with release documentation, including release notes, user guides, and technical documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks, and experience with release management tools

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Masters in Related Field
• ITIL Certifications Certified
• DevOps Professional (CDP)
• Certified Agile Partictioner (CAPM)
• Certified Release Manager (CRM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Cloud Professional (CCP)
• Certified IT Service Manager (CITSM)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.