Agile Programming Methodologies, Best Practices, Business Solutions, Compensation and Benefits, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Environmental Issues, Environmental Management, Environmental Monitoring, Fortune 500 Customers, Government, Information Technology Consulting, Leading Edge Technology, Machine Tool, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Quality Assurance, Release Management/Engineering, Risk, Risk Management, Technical Support, Testing, Waterfall Model of Software Development
Job Title: QA /Release Manager IV
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Duration: Contract - 5 months
Pay Range: $70/hr (W2)
Job ID: 406723
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking a QA / Release Manager IV to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in release and environment management, QA coordination, CI tooling, and cross-functional deployment planning and a proven ability to plan and execute end-to-end release cycles while maintaining environment stability and compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the strategy and execution of the Release and Environment Management function.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee deployments of code and hardware changes across environments.
- Create comprehensive release plans from QA through post-production activities.
- Partner with Agile squads, program teams, QA, Production Support, Development, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to align release scope and timelines.
- Monitor releases and environments, manage issues, and ensure uptime and availability.
- Enforce Release Management standards, controls, and best practices for successful releases.
- Identify, assess, manage, monitor, and report risk while operating within the Bank's risk appetite.
- Cultivate effective working relationships across IT to support the existing roadmap and future environment needs.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience controlling test environments and configuration management.
- Proven collaboration with QA, Production Support, and Development teams.
- Experience operating within both Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
- Familiarity with Continuous Integration tools and pipelines.
- Strong attention to detail and structured problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with large-scale transformation programs involving environments and release management.
- Background with enterprise risk and control frameworks for release governance.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for growth with global clients
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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