Overview
At CGI, we deliver transformative digital solutions that enable organisations to operate with greater speed, resilience, and innovation. We are seeking an Environment & Release Lead to drive the successful delivery of enterprise Salesforce platforms, ensuring seamless, reliable, and scalable releases across complex ecosystems. In this role, you will shape and optimise release strategies, champion DevOps practices, and enable continuous delivery across critical programmes. Working in a collaborative environment, you will have the opportunity to influence platform performance, improve delivery pipelines, and create lasting impact for clients while being supported to grow your expertise and leadership capabilities.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of some of our programmes, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position with some client site attendance needed for meetings in Belfast.
Responsibilities
* Manage & Optimise development, test, and production environments
* Plan & Coordinate release schedules to ensure minimal disruption
* Implement & Enhance CI/CD pipelines using Copado, Jenkins, or Bitbucket Pipelines
* Collaborate & Align with cross-functional teams across development, QA, and operations
* Monitor & Improve system performance using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK
* Champion & Embed DevOps best practices across delivery teams
* Troubleshoot & Resolve environment and release-related issues
* Support & Deliver cloud-based deployments across Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Heroku
* Engage & Communicate effectively with stakeholders on release progress and risks
* Drive & Innovate continuous improvement initiatives across the release lifecycle
Qualifications
* Proven experience in Salesforce environment and release management
* Strong understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD practices
* Hands-on experience with tools such as Copado, Gearset, Jenkins, or Bitbucket Pipelines
* Experience working with Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Heroku platforms
* Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
* Experience with cloud deployments and containerisation technologies
* Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
* Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration abilities
* Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies
* Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. You’ll be invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last and access global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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