Technical Release Manager

• Title:: Technical Release Manager
• Department: Platform & Release Engineering
• Location: Espoo, Finland
• Reports to: Release Engineering Lead
• Contract: Permanent
• Working style: On-site/Hybrid
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)

The Mission of the Technical Release Manager

The Technical Release Manager is accountable for the coordination and execution of software releases across the delivery lifecycle. The role ensures releases are prepared, communicated, and executed in a predictable and controlled manner, using established release processes, CI/CD pipelines, and quality gates. The role combines hands-on operation of CI/CD pipelines with release coordination and stakeholder communication, providing clear release status, risk visibility, and execution ownership throughout each release.

Who We Are

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.

As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Requirements:
Expected Outcomes & Requirements

Outcomes:

• Software releases across all environments are coordinated and executed smoothly, on schedule, and with clear ownership.
• Release readiness is continuously visible, with well-understood scope, dependencies, and risks ahead of execution.
• Engineering, QA, Operations and Support are aligned through effective release syncs, reducing last-minute surprises.
• Go/no-go and rollback decisions are made confidently, based on clear quality signals and risk assessment.
• Internal release notes and communications are timely, accurate, and actionable for all stakeholders.
• All releases consistently meet defined quality gates and promotion criteria before advancing.
• Hotfixes and patch releases are executed quickly and safely within agreed release processes.
• Release execution insights are fed back into Release Engineering to continuously improve tooling, processes, and reliability.

Role-specific Competences

Core Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in one of the following roles:
Release Manager, DevOps Engineer, Software Developer, or Technical Project Manager
• Direct experience executing releases in a CI/CD-driven environment

CI/CD & Tooling

• Hands-on experience running, monitoring, and troubleshooting releases using GitHub Actions
• Ability to interpret pipeline stages, logs, failures, and test signals
• Experience triggering, re-running, rolling back, and validating pipeline executions
• Working knowledge of Python or scripting to support release execution and operational automation

Release Execution & Coordination

• Experience running release syncs, tracking readiness, and managing cross-team dependencies
• Ownership of release communications and internal release notes
• Comfortable making and coordinating go / no-go decisions within defined criteria

Ways of Working

• Calm and structured under release pressure
• Clear communicator with engineers and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable operating within defined standards and guardrails

Key Competences

In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:

• Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.
• Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.
• Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
• Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.

Application Process

• Hiring Manager Interview
• Technical Task
• Technical Discussion
• Stakeholder Interview
• Final Interview

Benefits:
What We Offer at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team — which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority.

As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together.

Benefits

• A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
• Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
• Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.