Junior Software Release Support Engineer – Austin, Texas

Job Description

About the Company

Skill Gigs is a global IT and healthcare consulting firm that connects skilled professionals with leading organizations worldwide. This opportunity is with one of our U.S.-based technology partners, focused on supporting software release processes and ensuring smooth deployment cycles.

Job Title

Junior Software Release Support Engineer

Location

Austin

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Junior Software Release Support Engineer to assist in release management and deployment support. In this role, you will help coordinate releases, maintain build pipelines, and ensure successful application delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Support planning and coordination of software releases
Assist in managing build and deployment processes
Collaborate with development, QA, and DevOps teams
Monitor release activities and resolve issues
Maintain release documentation and logs
Support CI/CD pipeline operations
Ensure compliance with release management processes
Track release performance and metrics
Assist in environment preparation for releases
Support continuous improvement of release workflows

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
0–2 years of experience in software release, IT support, or DevOps roles
Basic understanding of release management and deployment processes
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Basic knowledge of scripting (Python, Bash)
Understanding of DevOps practices
Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Why Join Us?

Work with a leading U.S.-based technology organization
Gain hands-on experience in release engineering and deployment support
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Competitive salary and benefits
Opportunities for career growth in DevOps and software delivery

How to Apply

Submit an ATS-friendly resume highlighting your experience in release support, CI/CD pipelines, and relevant technical skills.