Testing and Software Release Manager

Our Core Values

The credit union is a values-driven organization. Our Core Values are at the center of everything we do and are the driving force behind our mission: We help people and communities prosper.

• Everyone Counts - We promote a diverse and fair workplace to better serve our Members, Team Members and Communities, fostering an environment of transparency, trust, and respect.
• Innovate Boldly – We dream big, challenge the status quo, move with agility, and embrace data-driven decisions. We listen and continuously make the impossible possible.
• Embrace the Fun! – We take joy in our work by welcoming kindness, integrity, and authenticity.
• Own It – Valley Strong is ours to grow. We hold ourselves accountable to doing our best work every day and are empowered to do what’s right.
  
  

Position Summary

Department

IT

This role oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of software testing and release processes. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, stability, and timely delivery of software products through effective test management, release planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Essential Duties

• Oversee the end-to-end software testing lifecycle, including test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Manage the software release process, including scheduling, coordination, and deployment across environments.
• Collaborate with development, Core application support, Salesforce DevOps, product teams and business unit leaders to ensure smooth and timely releases.
• Define and enforce testing and release standards, tools, and best practices.
• Ensure traceability of requirements through test cases and release documentation.
• Monitor and improve test coverage, automation, and performance testing strategies.
• Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
• Maintain release documentation, including release notes, deployment guides, and rollback procedures.
• Lead post-release reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Yes
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education

Min/Preferred

Education Level

Description

Minimum

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree

In Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Experience

Minimum Years of Experience

Comments

5

In Software testing, Release Management, or DevOps.

Language Skills

Minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership role.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to Members and other Team Members at the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute dividends and interest.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Skills And Abilities

Must be able to process transactions in an efficient manner. Must be able to communicate policies and procedures to Members in an easily understood and professional manner.

Must comply with all Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and other Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and regulations, as they pertain to federal guidelines and internal policies and procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions.