Release Manager (Mobile – iOS, Android & Backend)

Role - Release Manager (Mobile – iOS, Android & Backend)

Location: Remote

Mandatory Skills

 Cross-Functional Release Coordination & Stakeholder Management

 Backend CI/CD & Release Pipeline Expertise

 Mobile Release Lifecycle (iOS + Android + Store Constraints)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Release Manager to oversee the end-to-end release lifecycle of our native

mobile applications (iOS and Android) and supporting backend services. This role bridges Product and Engineering, driving high-

quality, reliable, and clearly communicated releases.

The ideal candidate is technically competent, detail-oriented, and an exceptional communicator who can coordinate across multiple

teams, manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement in release processes.

Key Responsibilities

Release Planning & Coordination

 Own and manage the release calendar across iOS, Android, and backend platforms

 Coordinate release scope with Product Managers, Engineering Leads, QA, and Ops

 Ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and dependencies across teams

 Facilitate release readiness reviews and go/no-go decisions

Execution & Delivery

 Oversee end-to-end release execution, including build, testing, and deployment phases

 Coordinate mobile app submissions (Apple App Store & Google Play)

 Manage backend release deployments, ensuring compatibility with mobile versions

 Ensure versioning, tagging, and branching strategies are followed consistently

Stakeholder Communication

 Act as the central point of communication for all release-related activities

 Provide clear, timely updates on release status, risks, and issues

 Translate technical details into business-friendly communication for Product and stakeholders

 Maintain release documentation, notes, and post-release summaries

Risk & Issue Management

 Identify, track, and mitigate release risks and dependencies

 Coordinate resolution of blocking issues and incidents during release cycles

 Lead rollback planning and execution where required

Release Manager | Job Description

Quality & Process Improvement

 Drive continuous improvement of release management processes and tooling

 Implement and maintain best practices for CI/CD pipelines and automation

 Partner with QA to ensure robust testing and release quality gates

 Analyse release performance metrics and recommend improvements

Key Skills & Experience

Technical Competence

 Strong understanding of mobile app development lifecycles (iOS & Android)

 Familiarity with backend systems, APIs, and deployment processes

 Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, CircleCI)

 Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git branching strategies)

 Understanding of app store release processes and guidelines

Communication & Organisation

 Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

 Ability to coordinate multiple teams and manage competing priorities

 Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail

 Comfortable facilitating meetings and driving alignment across teams

Collaboration

 Proven experience working closely with Product and Engineering teams

 Ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively

 Strong influencing skills without direct authority

Problem Solving

 Proactive in identifying risks and resolving issues quickly

 Calm under pressure, especially during critical release windows

 Strong analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Preferred Experience

 Experience in mobile-first or consumer-facing applications

 Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

 Experience managing simultaneous multi-platform releases

 Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Sentry, logs, dashboards)

Success Measures

 Predictable, on-time releases with minimal disruption

 Reduced release-related incidents and rollbacks

 Improved release cycle efficiency and automation

 High stakeholder satisfaction with communication and delivery

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