Release and Configuration Manager

About this role

A full-time Release and Configuration Manager based in Lagos, working with a hybrid on-site and work-from-home model. The role involves planning and coordinating software releases across multiple environments, managing configuration baselines and repositories, and ensuring changes are well documented. It requires collaboration with development, QA and operations teams, monitoring release risks, and implementing best practices in software configuration management. The position supports continuous improvement of release processes and compliance with governance, audit, and regulatory requirements. Experience in banking or financial services and familiarity with relevant security requirements are advantageous.

What you would do

• Plan, coordinate and execute software releases across multiple environments.
• Manage configuration baselines and repositories and document system changes accurately.
• Collaborate with development, QA and operations teams.
• Monitor release risks and issues and implement CM best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement of release processes.
• Ensure adherence to governance standards and audit/compliance requirements.
• Support IT service management practices and incident/problem management related to releases.
• Communicate release status and impacts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation and records of configurations and changes.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field.
• Strong configuration management and software configuration management skills, including baselines and version control across environments.
• Solid release management experience in complex enterprise settings.
• Software development experience or background.
• Strong analytical skills to assess release impacts and troubleshoot issues.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple releases and priorities.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Banking or financial services background and familiarity with regulatory/security requirements (advantage).

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