Salesforce Release Engineer : Copado

You will own and optimize Salesforce release processes as Lead Copado Release Engineer, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable CI/CD solutions. You will have a direct impact on improving release quality and velocity across regions through robust DevOps practices and automation.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead Copado implementation and customization, designing, building, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce using Copado and integrated tools (Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket/GitLab, etc.).
• Configure deployments, version control practices, automated tests, quality gates, and rollback strategies within Copado.
• Automate quality and security checks to ensure compliance with enterprise governance and security standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to release engineers, developers, and administrators on Salesforce DevOps best practices.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, and product owners to ensure releases deliver business value and align with product thinking.
• Identify inefficiencies in release processes and introduce improvements, including automation, tooling, and standards.
• Monitor deployment metrics, track release health, and report on deployment success, failure rates, and cycle time improvements.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and runbooks for Copado configurations, processes, and escalation procedures.
• Develop training materials and deliver hands-on training sessions on Copado usage and release practices.

Your Skills and Experiences:

• Solid, production-proven experience (10+ years) in Salesforce release management or related roles, with demonstrable hands-on Copado experience.
• Strong knowledge of version control (Git), CI/CD tools and practices, and integration with tools such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitLab, JIRA, or Azure DevOps.
• Hands-on Salesforce development, administration, or architecture experience, including metadata, Apex, Lightning, and managed/unmanaged packages.
• Programming and scripting skills (e.g., Apex, JavaScript, Python) to support automation and integrations.
• Experience implementing automated testing frameworks and quality/security gates in the release pipeline.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to manage complex release environments and resolve deployment issues.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in global, matrixed organizations and B2B environments is a strong advantage.
• Copado certifications (Administrator, Developer, Architect) and Salesforce certifications (Administrator, Platform Developer I/II, Application Architect) are a plus.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written, with an autonomous and problem-solving mindset.

What you can expect from us:

• Remote-friendly environment;
• Highly attractive salary and benefits;
• Great work-life balance and flexibility;
• You will be part of a company where commitment, quality, and continuous improvement are core principles of our culture;
• Highly engaged tech community;
• International career opportunities;
• Focus on individual development.

About us:

xelerate.tech is passionate about software, tech, and people. We aim to attract the most talented engineers to deliver high-quality software products through highly performant teams.

A note from our team:

We know that applying for a new job can be a big step in your life and a bit intimidating, but also an opportunity to improve your professional and personal life. Don’t worry, we’ve got you. We will be with you every step of the way. If you have any questions or concerns before applying, feel free to reach out to us at recruiting@xelerate.tech. We look forward to your application!