Full-Time

Senior Release Manager

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Global Lending Services

Global Lending Services

501-1,000 employees

Provides auto loans and financing solutions

Automotive & Transportation
Financial Services

Senior

Greenville, SC, USA

Hybrid position based in Greenville, South Carolina.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Bash
Kubernetes
Agile
Python
Git
Docker
Jenkins
SCRUM
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related field required
  • Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a related role required
  • Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness
  • Excellent interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Team player that can adapt in a fast pace and changing environment
  • Strong experience with source code management tools (e.g., Git, Bitbucket) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo)
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation purposes
  • Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps practices
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
  • Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies
  • Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and enhance processes to improve business results
  • Ability to think strategically and deliver tactically
Responsibilities
  • Plan, schedule, and manage software releases, including coordination of release activities across multiple teams.
  • Oversee the deployment process, ensuring that all software releases are delivered on time and within scope
  • Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
  • Ensure proper documentation and communication of release processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Administer source code repositories (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps), ensuring proper version control and access management.
  • Collaborate with development teams to enforce coding standards, branching strategies, and merge processes.
  • Monitor and optimize the performance of source code management tools.
  • Automate and streamline code build, testing, and deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines.
  • Build software solutions in an agile, fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Serve as a liaison between development and operations teams to ensure smooth release cycles.
  • Communicate release timelines, issues, and updates to stakeholders and management.
  • Provide training and support to development teams on best practices for source code management and release processes.
  • Continuously improve the release management and source code administration processes to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Implement and maintain tools for monitoring, alerting, and reporting on release and source code management activities.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices and train the teams on their use and implementation.
Global Lending Services

Global Lending Services

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Global Lending Services (GLS) specializes in providing auto loans to customers in Idaho and across the United States. The company aims to make vehicle ownership accessible by offering credit solutions that cater to individuals who may struggle to obtain loans due to less-than-perfect credit histories. GLS collaborates with over 13,000 dealerships nationwide, facilitating a smoother car buying process through real-time decision-making technology that allows for quick loan approvals. Unlike many competitors, GLS focuses on inclusivity, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to secure financing for a vehicle. The company's goal is to provide affordable and reliable auto loans while maintaining strong customer service and ethical business practices, fostering long-term relationships with clients throughout the loan process.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Greenville, South Carolina

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GLS raised $325.6 million, indicating strong investor confidence in subprime auto loans.
  • Increased demand for online auto financing platforms benefits GLS's digital loan solutions.
  • AI in auto financing improves decision-making, aligning with GLS's tech-driven approach.

What critics are saying

  • Odessa's new platform increases competition in the auto finance market.
  • Chase's partnership with CarGurus may divert customers from GLS.
  • AI advancements by competitors could pressure GLS to upgrade its technology.

What makes Global Lending Services unique

  • GLS specializes in subprime auto loans, serving customers with limited credit access.
  • The company partners with over 13,000 dealerships, enhancing its nationwide reach.
  • GLS uses real-time decision-making technology for quick loan approvals.

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