Release Management Specialist

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages and maintains Internet and Intranet applications site configurations across multiple environments (dev, test, staging, production) ensuring configuration consistency using best practices for configuration synchronization and deployment.

Manages and designs Internet and Intranet applications content models, workflows, and permissions while supporting content authors and editors to ensure strong governance, accessibility, consistency, and compliance with organizational standards and Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements.

Uses Git version control to implement branching strategies, code reviews, merge conflicts, and maintain clean, well-documented repositories that support collaborative development and reliable releases.

Plans, coordinates, and executes application releases using Acquia Cloud, GitLab etc. managing deployments, hotfixes, and rollback strategies while collaborating with development and QA teams to ensure smooth, low-risk release cycles.

Monitors and optimizes system performance using New Relic and Cloudflare, by tracking application health, analyzing performance metrics, identifying and resolving issues, and implementing security and availability best practices.

Configures and maintains secure authentication and single sign-on (SSO) solutions while managing user accounts, roles, and permissions to ensure strong access control, proper role assignment, and compliance with organizational security and governance requirements.

Configures and develops maps (Pointr, Google and other interactive maps) within internet and intranet applications to support location-based and wayfinding features, ensuring accurate data presentation and optimal performance.

Configures and maintains system integrations (Salesforce, Keycloak, Azure AD, Single Platform, Constant Contact, Smart Display and other internal MWAA systems) in internet and intranet applications to ensure reliable data exchange and synchronization, while supporting troubleshooting and enhancements in coordination with business stakeholders.

Develops and manages rollout plans to ensure controlled, validated, and successful release deployment.

Collaborateswiththetechnologydevelopment team and/or vendors to ensure understanding of the proposed software designand oversees testing throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC).

Contributesto defining project test plans,andtest cases, and assesses thetechnical feasibility of testing effortsfor the application and that the testing effort supports the strategic direction of business area(s) and helps business area(s) meet their goals andobjectives.

Leadsthe formulation of software testingstrategies by working with stakeholders, including the design and execution of validation procedures, test plans, and test cases.

Coordinatesandfacilitatestest review sessions withall levels ofdevelopment teams andsystem endusers, adhering to QA processes and procedures,andutilizingtools like Cypress for streamlined collaboration.

Develops and executes automated functional and unit tests using Behat and PHPUnit to support reliable validation, regression testing, and overall application quality.

Develops traceability matrices for test cases to requirements and test cases to defects.

Conductsroot cause analysis on testing strategies and providesconstructive feedback to the development team toinitiateprocess improvements,leveragingtools like Cypress, New Relic for insightful analysis.

Drives the adoption of automated testing frameworks and continuous integration (CI) tools to improve testing efficiency, scalability, and overall software quality.

Works with senior leaders, development teams, SMEs, and business stakeholders to manage expectations, coordinate testing activities, resolve testing conflicts, track progress and defects, oversee re-testing, and certify and manage the release rollout.

Contributesto the creation of test metrics as outlined in QA processes and procedures.

Developstemplates and provides testing progress reports, defect reports, and test metric reports to the reporting Managerand Project teams.

Mentorsjunior QA engineers, developers,and providestechnical guidance and support as needed.

Executes data validation process using Structured Query Language (SQL) and Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) tools.Make use of latest technologyadvancementlike Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence,Large Language Model (LLM), etc. to developrobust dataset and test cases.

Writes SQL against relational databases to validate ETL processes and Business Intelligence (BI) reports Staysupdatedon emerging technologies and trends in QA and software testing.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Sevenyears of progressively responsible experience in information technology.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Three of the seven years of experience must be in Drupal Application Management include release and site management.

Threeof thesevenyears of experience must be in IT quality assurance including testing complex IT/Technology projects within SDLC frameworks; leading vendor projects, with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) or vendor delivered hardware projects; and performing test analyst work.

Proficiency in Drupal and Symfony principles, including modular architecture, service containers, dependency injection, event subscribers, routing, configuration management, and adherence to best practices for scalable, secure, and maintainable application development.

Proficiencyin quality assurance principles, systems, and technology operations, withdemonstratedability to lead, collaborate, and communicate effectively with project teams, vendors, senior management, and business stakeholders.

Ability to leadmultipleprojects byunderstanding/interpretingbusiness requirements and implementing effective solutions.

Proficiency in developing test plans, test strategies, and test cases, with hands-on experience in IT/Technology testing and guiding test teams through risks and issues.

Proficiency in CloudDepOpsTools and well-versed with testautomationsuite development and orchestration on Cloud.

Expertisein testing and designing AI-driven applications developed by large language models such as ChatGPT and/orMicrosoft CoPilot.

Ability to perform root cause analysis of defects and communicate the results effectively to the project team and stakeholdersand make recommendations.

Strong interpersonal skills withanemphasis on establishing and maintaining effective relationships to lead complex technology projects.

Ability to speak and write effectively, with emphasis on making presentations to project teams and stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience supporting enterprise or high-traffic Drupal, Internet and Intranet applications platforms

Experience in Git version Control

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows

Experiencein Automated Testing(ex. Cypress, Behat)and integration with DevOps process.

Experience in Vendor delivered projects such as COTS, SaaS, or hardware-based delivery.

Experience in developing and executing SQL queries in testingenvironmentto validate data accuracy

Strong collaboration and documentation skills

Acquia certifications, QA certifications (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).

EDUCATION

ABachelor's Degree inComputer Science, orarelatedEngineeringfield.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A state driver's license in good standing.

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completionforquality, quantity, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

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