Development Engineer 3 (Java Release Engineer) at Comcast Corporation

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Release Management, Software Releases, DevOps, SRE, Infrastructure, Version Control, Dependency Management, Release Packaging, Deployment Automation, Continuous Delivery, Quality Assurance, Scrum Ceremonies, Process Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Configuration Management, Build Configuration

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary Comcast's Technology, Product & Experience organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience. We work every day to make a positive impact through innovation in the pursuit of building amazing products that are enjoyable, easy to use and accessible across all platforms both on Broadband and Video products. The team also develops and supports our evolving network architecture, including next-generation consumer systems and technologies, infrastructure and engineering, network integration and management tools, and technical standards. In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. Comcast India Engineering Center Chennai One SEZ, Phase 2 (5th floor) North Block, Phase 2, Module 7&8, Pallavaram - Thoraipakkam 200 Feet Road, Thoraipakkam, Chennai-600 097. Visit us at: www.comcastcareers.com/india Core Responsibilities • Release Manager Roles and Responsibilities • The Release Manager is responsible for the efficient and reliable delivery of software releases across the organization's diverse application portfolio, which includes multiple teams and technical stacks. They play a crucial role at the intersection of development, operations, and business, ensuring that software builds are created, tested, and deployed effectively. Job Description Key responsibilities: Release Planning and Strategy: Collaborate with stakeholders to create and maintain a comprehensive release schedule, identifying dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies. Understand the business context and technical details of each application to predict and address potential release issues. Coordinate with DevOps, SRE, and Infrastructure teams to align release artifacts, deployment pipelines, and environment changes. Version and Dependency Management: Maintain a centralized repository of application versions and dependencies, enforcing consistent versioning conventions. Ensure the compatibility of external system integrations and manage the impact of dependency updates. Release Packaging and Deployment: Work with development teams to package release artifacts (code, configs, migrations) for seamless deployment. Orchestrate the deployment of releases across environments, leveraging automation to move towards continuous delivery. Collaborate with SRE and Infrastructure teams to execute database migrations and infrastructure changes. Release Testing and Quality Assurance: Ensure comprehensive testing suites are in place and executed as part of the release process. Validate the integrity of release artifacts, including database migrations and infrastructure changes. Streamline the release validation process, working towards eliminating the need for manual "Go/No-Go" meetings. Scrum Ceremonies Management: Manage and run all Scrum ceremonies (Refinement, Planning, Daily Standup, and Retrospective) for the teams involved in the software release process. Ensure effective collaboration, communication, and alignment among development, operations, and business stakeholders during these ceremonies. Continuous Improvement: Conduct post-release reviews to identify areas for process optimization and automation. Implement lessons learned and industry best practices to enhance the release management function. Monitor technological trends and collaborate with teams to incorporate new tools and techniques. Communication and Stakeholder Management: Serve as the central point of contact for all release-related inquiries and concerns. Proactively communicate release status, risks, and mitigation strategies to development, operations, and business stakeholders. Maintain release-related documentation and ensure its availability to all teams. Enforcement of Policies and Procedures Approving source code changes—this operation is managed through configuration files scattered throughout the codebase Specifying the actions to be performed during the release process Creating a new release Approving the initial integration proposal (which is a request to perform a build at a specific revision number in the source code repository) and subsequent cherry picks Deploying a new release Making changes to a project’s build configuration The Release Manager's technical expertise, business acumen, and collaborative approach, including their ability to manage Scrum ceremonies, are crucial in delivering software releases efficiently and reliably across the organization's diverse application portfolio. #CIECTN25 We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality—to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the benefits summary on our careers site for more details. Education Bachelor's Degree: Computer Engineering (Required) While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Certifications (if applicable) Relevant Work Experience 5-7 Years Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. At Comcast , you have the power to connect the world. Your career options are endless as you grow in your career. Explore your future with access to a variety of teams, locations, and resources in an expanding network. You can also explore additional opportunities at our company, NBCUniversal.

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Responsibilities

The Release Manager is responsible for the efficient and reliable delivery of software releases across a diverse application portfolio, coordinating between development, operations, and business teams.