ASSYST is seeking a highly skilled Application Release Manager to lead and manage enterprise-level release processes for complex cloud modernization programs. This is an onsite role based in Tallahassee, Florida, supporting high-impact public-sector IT initiatives.

Job Title: Application Release Manager
Location: Tallahassee, Florida (Onsite)

The Application Release Manager will serve as the primary release manager across all Project Management Offices and programs. Responsibilities include:

• Develop and deploy integrated solutions to modernize, consolidate, and coordinate independently designed applications.
• Analyze how existing systems work together across multiple platforms.
• Reuse components efficiently.
• Gather business requirements, perform database analysis, and ensure seamless IT system communication.
• Participate in architecture design, software evaluation, and make buy vs. build recommendations.
• Apply deep expertise in EAI methodologies, including:
• Object-oriented programming
• Distributed, cross-platform messaging
• CORBA
• XML standards
• Middleware and message queuing technologies

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end release processes and schedules.
• Coordinate with development, QA, and operations.
• Ensure all activities are documented and compliant.
• Manage component sequencing and dependencies before environment promotions.
• Address conflicts and validate prerequisites.
• Act as liaison between business and technical teams.
• Facilitate collaboration and timely communication.
• Implement and supervise change management workflows.
• Approve and monitor change requests.
• Coordinate with QA to resolve defects before release.
• Solution Development & Integration:
• Develop enterprise-wide integration strategies.
• Coordinate legacy and modern systems to meet evolving needs.
• Requirements Gathering & Middleware Testing:
• Work with users to identify business needs.
• Code and test middleware routines for interoperability.
• Architecture Design & Software Evaluation:
• Contribute to data architecture planning.
• Conduct software product evaluations and advise on build vs. buy decisions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in programming/systems analysis with architecture and middleware experience.
• 10+ years managing application releases in large-scale cloud modernization programs (public-sector preferred).
• Domain experience in corrections, law enforcement, or public safety is advantageous.
• Proven expertise in:
• Application release & change management
• Application sequencing & dependency resolution
• Stakeholder coordination
• EAI methodologies (CORBA, XML, OOP, message queuing)
• Strong communication & collaboration skills.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., ITIL, PMP).
• Familiarity with enterprise application integration tools.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.