About the Company

Transmetrics is a rapidly growing startup focused on optimizing the cargo industry through innovative solutions in big data, predictive analytics, and machine learning. Our team consists of over 40 international professionals, most of whom have a deep technical background. We prioritize a friendly and dynamic work atmosphere, free from office politics, where every team member's opinion is valued.

About the Role

Job Title: Senior Release Manager
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Software Engineering

Role Overview

As a Senior Release Manager, you will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing software releases across multiple environments. Your expertise in cloud technologies, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and CI/CD processes will be essential for optimizing deployment cycles, managing configurations, and ensuring the smooth operation of our systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan release windows and cycles, ensuring timely and smooth delivery of software.
• Coordinate and collaborate with different teams to streamline processes and enhance cross-functional collaboration.
• Conduct release readiness and milestone reviews, ensuring all requirements are met before deployment.
• Create and manage releases (e.g., merging branches, updating required files).
• Deploy various parts of the application to virtual machines or Kubernetes environments (for both acceptance and production).
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and make necessary adjustments to configurations for optimal performance.
• Work closely with engineers to monitor performance, identify issues, and implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Release Manager or in a similar role with hands-on experience in deployment and release management.
• Strong knowledge of Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes/Helm/Docker, and Linux.
• Experience in planning and managing release cycles, coordinating between different teams, and automating processes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools, and the ability to make changes to configurations as needed.
• Python knowledge will be considered a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset, working in a cross-functional, agile environment.
• Very good English.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days paid annual vacation.
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home (most team members prefer hybrid work).
• Health Insurance and subsidized Multisport card.
• Convenient office location in the center of Sofia (metro station nearby).
• Opportunity to grow quickly together with the company, develop your skills, and share your ideas directly with the management board.
• Work in a dynamic, creative, and friendly atmosphere.

To apply, please send your CV in English to jobs@transmetrics.eu. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview (usually within 1 week). Your application will be treated with confidentiality. By providing your personal data, you explicitly agree that it will be processed for the purpose of recruitment.