EPIC Software Development is a leader in multi-shore custom application development. We are passionate about solving our clients’ business problems through consultative teamwork, innovative software, and proven processes. We’ve served more than 50 clients and delivered hundreds of high quality, custom enterprise applications.  Our clients value us as integral team members who get the job done on time and on spec, and we are proud of our high client retention rate and under 2% staff turnover. With offices in New Jersey, Boston, Costa Rica, and Eastern Europe, we execute the full software lifecycle, from architecture and design through development, QA and application maintenance & support.  Our company culture emphasizes client service, trust-based relationships, and innovation. 

About the role

What you'll do

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to plan and schedule software releases.

• Define release strategies, including deployment schedules, rollback plans, and communication strategies.

• Utilize Azure DevOps tools and services for source code management, continuous integration, and release management.

• Configure and maintain pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code practices using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.

• Automate the provisioning and configuration of infrastructure components.

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the end-to-end software delivery process.

• Ensure the integration of automated testing into the CI/CD pipelines.

• Establish monitoring and logging mechanisms for deployed applications.

• Collaborate with support teams to troubleshoot and resolve deployment-related issues.

• Implement security best practices for Azure environments.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in the release management process.

• Document release processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.

• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions within the team to improve collective expertise.

• Foster a collaborative culture between development, operations, and other stakeholders.

• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams regarding release schedules and updates.

• Communicate daily with clients and EPIC about the status of work assignments. Attend required meetings, or notify of unavailability in advance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in DevOps and release management with a focus on Azure.

• In-depth knowledge of Azure DevOps services, including Repos, Pipelines, Boards, and Artifacts.

• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash) and automation tools.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform).

• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and best practices.

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Knowledge of security practices and compliance standards in cloud environments.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.