Deployment Engineer

Job SummaryAt NetApp, we help customers turn operational complexity into opportunity through intelligent data infrastructure. Our success depends on the reliability and predictability of our cloud services, and that begins with disciplined release management, strong change governance, and seamless coordination across engineering teams. We are seeking an Deployment Manager to support release execution activities across a cloud storage service. In this role, you will contribute to safe and timely production deployments by ensuring that release processes and change management workflows are executed with high quality and attention to detail. You will work closely across Engineering teams and cross‑functional partners to keep releases moving efficiently, ensure compliance with change management requirements, and provide operational visibility to leadership. Based on experiences with driving software deployment, you will generate a roadmap to automate and optimize processes making software deployment more robust and efficient. The roadmap will include building a framework for engineering teams to conduct their own software deployment autonomously, ensuring adequate service health validation checks are in place and reporting is available for passive use.ProfileA successful Deployment Manager typically demonstrates the following traits:Detail‑oriented and methodicalOrganized with strong task‑tracking habitsClear communicator across async and real‑time channelsComfortable with fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environmentsProcess‑minded with interest in operational rigorEager to learn, ask questions, and grow domain expertiseCollaborative, supportive, and dependableFamiliar with CI / CD pipelines and general software deployment methodologiesHas experience with coordinating incident response to quickly mitigate software deployment blockers and/or service health issues.ResponsibilitiesRelease Management SupportAssist in coordinating release preparation and handoff activities across engineering teams.Ensure required pre‑release inputs (e.g., configuration merges, build validation, dependency readiness) arecomplete before releases enter staging or production pipelines.Support the queuing and tracking of releases in CI/CD pipelines, monitoring for progression, blocks, ordelays.Change Request PreparationPrepare change requests with accurate build data, affected components, justification, and required details.Conduct first‑pass validations of change requests to ensure completness, and compliance with evolvingpartner rules.Route change requests to appropriate approvers and monitor the approval chain, escalating when delaysoccur.Support routine renewal/update cycles for deployment that are exempt from rigorous change managementprocesses. Deployment CoordinationCoordinate across engineering teams to facilitate production deployments.File and track support cases and bug reports as required to initiate or unblock deployments.Monitor deployment progress, track success/partial‑success/failure signals, and capture notes for follow‑up.Assist with retry workflows by incorporating updated build numbers and ensuring corresponding changerequests are filed correctly.Operational Reporting & CommunicationPrepare and share deployment updates in the appropriate communication channels and meetings. Update dashboards and Confluence pages to reflect current deployment status, release progression, andchanges in readiness criteria.Summarize key updates for recurring release syncs and engineering review meetings.Maintain accurate records of operational activity, approvals, and changes to support incident reviews and retrospectives.Process Documentation & Continuous ImprovementMaintain internal documentation for change request submission, release handoff and deployment workflows.Identify recurring gaps in release inputs, late configuration merges, or missed readiness tasks and helppropose procedural improvements. Generate a backlog of improvements, prioritize improvements based on impact and drive for desired outcomes.Assist in implementing process refinements recommended by senior engineering and production leaders.Participate in retrospectives and governance forums, capturing action items and updating documentationaccordingly.Job RequirementsMinimum Qualifications8+ years of experience in software, operations, program coordination, or a technical support role.Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.Effective written and verbal communication across technical and non‑technical audiences.Experience working with ticketing, workflow, or change management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Azure DevOps,EV2, Jira).Interest in cloud services, production operations, DevOps practices, and reliability engineering.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Python and/or Powershell automation.Familiarity with release pipelines, deployment workflows, or change governance (R2D/SafeFly experience a plus).Exposure to Azure, cloud computing concepts, or distributed systems.Ability to interpret technical documentation (e.g., deployment guides, configuration change specs).Experience contributing to process or documentation improvement efforts.EducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.CompensationThe target salary range for this position is 170,000 - 253,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.Equal Opportunity EmployerNetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.Why You'll Thrive at NetAppAt NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.Our cultureWe celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. 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