Release Manager – Salesforce

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)

. Plan, coordinate, and execute major, minor, and hotfix Salesforce releases .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeQuebec City • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Salesforce release management, including deployment strategies, CI/CD practices, and effective stakeholder communication. Proficient in managing Salesforce environments and implementing DevOps practices to ensure release quality and compliance.

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Salesforce Release ManagementDevOps PracticesCI/CD PipelinesSalesforce APIsVersion Control

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Hard Skills

SalesforceApexMetadataGitSalesforce CLIEvent-Driven ArchitecturesUML ModelingChange TraceabilityDeployment Risk ManagementQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProactive Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationCollaborationInitiative

Tools & Technologies

CopadoGearsetJenkinsAzure DevOpsDockerKubernetesVisual Studio CodeKafkaArtificial Intelligence ToolsMuleSoft

Industry Keywords

Salesforce EnvironmentMulti-Org SalesforceGovernanceIntegration EnvironmentsProduction Releases

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDockerJenkinsKafkaKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, coordinate, and execute major, minor, and hotfix Salesforce releases
Manage Salesforce sandboxes, integration environments, production environments, deployments, version control, and change traceability
Collaborate with development teams, quality assurance specialists, business analysts, product owners, and architects
Identify deployment risks and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure release quality, compliance, stability, and security
Contribute to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, release governance, and delivery process improvements
Maintain effective communication with stakeholders
Orchestrate production releases and manage the Salesforce development and deployment ecosystem

Requirements

What you’ll need

College diploma or bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Several years of experience in release management, DevOps, or a similar role within a Salesforce environment
Strong knowledge of Salesforce, including metadata, Apex, standard objects, Salesforce APIs, and Platform Events
Experience with Salesforce DevOps tools such as Copado, Gearset, Jenkins, or equivalent solutions
Strong understanding of Git, version control, and CI/CD practices
Familiarity with multi-org Salesforce environments and Governor Limits
Knowledge of Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-based environments
Experience with Visual Studio Code, Salesforce CLI (sf-cli), and Git Flow principles
Knowledge of architecture models, design patterns, and UML modeling
Knowledge of event-driven architectures; Kafka is considered an asset
Interest in Salesforce integrations, including Einstein Activity Capture, Content Server, and MuleSoft
Experience using artificial intelligence tools, including Copilot, is considered an asset
Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage deliveries in a complex technology environment
Strong attention to detail, rigor, and structured risk and quality management
Ability to simplify technical concepts and communicate clearly with diverse audiences
Collaborative mindset, initiative, and proactive problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment with flexibility and access to innovative workspaces
Flexible group insurance
Competitive pension plan
Employee share purchase plan
Vacation and wellness days
Telemedicine
Employee and family assistance program
Ergonomic furniture program
Performance bonus
Discounts on iA products
Learning and development opportunities
Healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace