Release Manager (Mobile – iOS, Android & Backend)

Description

Summary: Seeking an organized Release Manager to lead end-to-end release planning and delivery for native mobile apps and backend services, coordinating cross-functional teams to drive predictable, high-quality releases. Highlights: 1. Lead end-to-end release planning for mobile apps and backend services 2. Coordinate cross-functional teams and strengthen release processes 3. Drive predictable, high-quality releases for top brands We are looking for a highly organized **Release Manager** to lead end\-to\-end release planning and delivery for native mobile apps and supporting backend services. You will coordinate cross\-functional teams, strengthen release processes, and keep stakeholders informed—apply to help drive predictable, high\-quality releases. **Responsibilities** * Own the release calendar across iOS, Android, and backend services * Coordinate release scope, priorities, timelines, and dependencies with cross\-functional teams * Facilitate release readiness reviews and drive go/no\-go decisions * Oversee end\-to\-end release execution across build, test, and deployment phases * Coordinate mobile store submissions and ensure compliance with store guidelines * Manage backend deployments and ensure compatibility with mobile client versions * Communicate release status, risks, and issues clearly to technical and non\-technical stakeholders * Maintain release documentation, notes, and post\-release summaries * Identify release risks and dependencies and drive mitigation plans * Coordinate resolution of blocking issues and lead rollback planning when needed * Improve release processes, tooling, and automation in partnership with engineering and QA * Define quality gates and track release performance metrics to recommend improvements **Requirements** * 3\+ years of experience in release management across mobile and backend platforms * Strong stakeholder management skills to align Product, Engineering, QA, and Ops * Proven project coordination skills to manage timelines, scope, and dependencies * Strong CI/CD knowledge with hands\-on exposure to GitHub Actions and CircleCI * Strong mobile release lifecycle knowledge across iOS App Distribution and store constraints * Solid software release management skills including versioning, tagging, and branching strategies * Strong analytical skills for risk tracking, metrics review, and continuous improvement * Excellent communication skills to translate technical status into business\-friendly updates * Upper\-Intermediate English proficiency (B2\) **Nice to have** * Experience with API Gateways in backend platforms **We offer** * International projects with top brands * Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers * Healthcare benefits * Employee financial programs * Paid time off and sick leave * Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses * Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000\+ courses * Global career opportunities * Volunteer and community involvement opportunities * EPAM Employee Groups * Award\-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn