Technical Release Specialist

The role

The Technical Release Specialist oversees the end-to-end release lifecycle to ensure reliable software deployments. This role coordinates across engineering, QA, product, and operations to drive standardized processes and improve release quality.

What you will do

• Establish and maintain consistent, repeatable deployment practices.
• Implement structured release workflows.
• Serve as the central point of communication across engineering, QA, product, and operations.
• Streamline approvals and release workflows.
• Oversee testing, validation, and risk assessments.
• Provide day-to-day support for release management inquiries and requests.
• Coordinate scope of change, release details, and documentation generation.
• Maintain clear rollback plans.
• Balance competing needs, resources, and timelines.
• Plan and schedule environment refreshes and manage sandbox creation and upkeep.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• 4-6 years of progressive software development experience.
• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on Salesforce deployment.
• Experience managing the delivery of application change in an agile environment.
• Experience with Salesforce Lightning Framework, Apex, SOQL, and Visualforce.
• Proven track record implementing complex Salesforce solutions and integrations.
• Experience of planning, scheduling, implementing releases in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce security models, sharing rules, and governance.
• Strong Experience in Copado.
• Strong programming skills in multiple languages (Java, Python, JavaScript).
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to think and move quickly, managing difficult trade-offs to meet deadlines.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Business Technology
• Salesforce certifications

Benefits

• Health plans including programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits.
• Generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave).
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities.
• 401k with up to a 5% match.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and stock program participation.
• Paid personal time off.
• 14 paid company holidays.

About the company

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. It consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering and operates FanDuel TV.