Release Engineer II (Remote)

#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing over 1 trillion events a day with a petabyte of RAM deployed in our Cassandra clusters - and this traffic is growing daily. We're looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to developing and shaping our cybersecurity platform. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.
About the Role:
We are CrowdStrike, a fast-growing security company that protects our wide range of customers from cybersecurity attacks. We're investing in Release engineers who are energetic, eager to learn, flexible, and capable of managing large scale/complex engineering projects in a fast-paced environment.
As a Release Engineer you will focus on the Release Management lifecycle, which includes coordinating and management of releases across multiple teams. You will also help build automated release processes in support of deploying various applications across our environments. When necessary you will provide tools and services to the engineering teams and delivery teams to ensure quality releases. You will be responsible for managing multiple releases across multiple environments collaborating with multiple groups.
What You'll Do:

• Display the ability to collaborate, while still driving a release process end to end
• Establish consistent release management processes and cadence
• Facilitate cross-department coordination of release management functions
• Develop scripts and automation tools used to build, integrate, and deploy software releases to various platforms
• Track and manage a multi-platform release calendar
• Inform staff and management of multiple worldwide business units (including subject matter experts, design teams, and technology teams) of release risk and work to effectively mitigate it
• Measure release cadence and effectiveness using common metrics across the platform portfolio and identify opportunities for greater efficiency
• Define common mechanisms for rollback and standards for capturing release-relate performance indicators
• Ensure accurate and efficient release blocker meetings
• Continually work towards making improvements in the release process.
• Lead and coordinate go-live activities

What You'll Need:

• Familiarity with common CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, or Bitbucket
• Other tools/languages Jira, Confluence, Splunk, Python, Go
• Problem solver who can work with multiple releases in a fast paced environment
• Experience working in a release management capacity for software development
• Ability to to collaborate with multiple teams to diagnose and debug complex issues
• Experience with Systems Development Lifecycle, specifically Agile/Scrum.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must work effectively and professionally with cross-functional groups across divisions, worldwide, as part of a team.
• Must exhibit meticulous attention to detail, and have the ability to make good, timely decisions.
• Comfort with proactively and independently driving for results in small team environments.

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-first culture
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits
• Physical and mental wellness programs
• Paid parental leave, including adoption
• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] for further assistance.
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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $100,000 - $150,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:11-06-2024