Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Apply systems analysis and testing techniques and procedures to ensure software or system functional specifications are correctly identified.
- Create test-related work products (test cases/scripts, test datasets, test validation and verification results etc.) per testing standards and procedures.
- Prepare any required reporting documentation for the respective testing activities.
- Ensure adherence to performance standards and best practices during testing

Project Specific Responsibilities: - Own / Maintain the release planning process and release methodology - Manage the “path to production” through scheduled deployments from each environment - Manage the backlog of use cases through estimation and placement to a given release - Coordinate each release schedule and resources required depending upon scheduled scope - Identify the risks that can delay the release and manage them, such that the scope scheduled, and quality of the release is not affected - Track the progress and find issues, if any. Always work to improve the process of release - Make sure that the release is planned, according to the requirements and budget - Schedule the release readiness reviews before deployment and milestone reviews after each release - Lead the Go-Live activities to deploy the software successfully - Make improvements in the methodologies used for configuration management and development of software that helps to find ways to use in configuration management. - Communicate the release related tasks such as plans, timelines, requirements, etc. between different teams
- Plan and give weekly updates on the release activities - Speak at CAB meetings to discuss the release schedules with the team and find roadblocks, if any - Manage and communicate changes due to release scope business changes in priority - Setup JIRA Release Management Plans in JIRA and communicate to key internal and external stakeholders - Identify and approach problem and draw valid solutions to mitigate
Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in related field.

- 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

Project Specific Requirements: - Excellent verbal and communication skills (ability to present the facts) - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree with work experience - Five years or more experience as a Release Technician or Release Lead - Knowledge of JIRA, Release Management Tools - Deep knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Kanban, Scrum, Iterative Development) - Knowledge of healthcare, insurance, or financial services is a plus - As per client specifications, applicants must be U.S. citizens or green card holders to be considered for this position EEO Statement Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.