Senior Release Engineer (Mobile - iOS, Android & Backend)

We are looking for a skilled and well-organized Senior DevOps Engineer to manage the complete release process for native mobile applications (iOS and Android) and their backend services. This position connects Product and Engineering teams, ensuring releases are dependable, high-quality, and effectively communicated throughout the organization. Responsibilities Take ownership of the release calendar spanning iOS, Android, and backend platforms Work with Product Managers, Engineering Leads, QA, and Ops teams to coordinate release scope Maintain alignment across teams regarding priorities, timelines, and dependencies Lead release readiness reviews and make go/no-go decisions Supervise the complete release process, including building, testing, and deployment stages Handle mobile app submissions to the App Store and Google Play Oversee backend release deployments while ensuring they work with mobile versions Maintain consistent versioning, tagging, and branching practices Carry out and coordinate production releases for mobile apps and backend services Manage production feature flags, covering planning, activation, deactivation, validation, and monitoring throughout the release process Assist with production incidents tied to deployments, feature flags, and release work, partnering with engineering teams to restore service as needed Make sure deployment checklists and release runbooks are followed, and assist with production rollbacks when necessary Requirements At least 3 years of experience handling mobile application release cycles for iOS and Android Strong verbal and written communication abilities paired with proactive stakeholder engagement Background in mobile CI/CD pipelines and release automation Skilled in Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions and/or CircleCI Familiarity with Kubernetes basics Hands-on experience managing feature flags in live production settings Ability to coordinate releases across Product, Engineering, and QA teams English proficiency of B2 level or above [GTS] Benefits (generic, except India) 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