DevOps Release Manager: Salesforce

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We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees.  Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better. 

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and can grow.

About The Role

The Release Manager role involves managing the Salesforce platform's release pipeline, ensuring smooth and secure deployments across multiple teams. This person must have extensive experience in Salesforce DevOps, including Git, GitHub Actions, and test automation. They will oversee the technical design authority, ensuring that all releases adhere to established standards and governance. The Release Manager will work closely with architects and developers to review designs, manage security, and support the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring that new capabilities are effectively integrated, and that the platform remains stable and optimized.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 7 years of experience working with Salesforce, including a deep understanding of its architecture and shared components. 
• Must have experience with at least 2 different Salesforce Cloud platforms (for ex: Sales Cloud, ServiceCloud, Marketing Cloud, and Financial Services Cloud)
• Proficiency in Git, GitHub Actions, and test automation. Should understand the Salesforce DevOps process, including managing multiple teams sharing one release pipeline. 
• Experience in participating in or leading a technical design authority, with the ability to review and approve designs based on established standards and governance. 
• Strong understanding of security standards and the ability to manage security within the Salesforce platform, ensuring compliance and secure deployments. 
• Proven ability to work across multiple teams, facilitating communication and ensuring that releases do not negatively impact other teams' work. 
• Ability to identify and resolve issues within the release pipeline, ensuring smooth and efficient deployments.

Minimum Education

• Grade 12 National Certificate/Vocational
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology - Computer Science or Information Technology - IT Engineering

Minimum Knowledge

• A strong understanding of CRM, Sales, Marketing, and other business processes.
• Good knowledge and experience with AppExchange products and understanding of how to install/de-install.
• Should have strong understanding of deployments using Force.com migration tools (Salesforce Tools IDE, GITlab, and Version Control i.e. AutoRabit).

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Problem solving skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals