The Worksphere · 13 hours ago
Salesforce Release Engineer/Release Manager
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expThe Worksphere is a leading provider of Salesforce and enterprise CRM solutions, focusing on innovative technology projects for public sector organizations. The Salesforce Release Engineer / Release Manager will lead the release and deployment processes for Salesforce delivery, ensuring compliance with security and operational standards while managing the full release lifecycle.
Human Resources
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end Salesforce release management for a federal defense program, ensuring all deployments comply with DoD cybersecurity, audit, and configuration management requirements
Define, implement, and govern a secure Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) strategy, including version control, sandbox strategy, branching and merging, and release governance
Build, maintain, and operate CI/CD pipelines suitable for controlled defense environments using SFDX, Metadata API, Git-based workflows, and approved DevOps tooling
Oversee all Salesforce environments (DEV, QA, UAT, Staging, Production), enforcing least-privilege access, separation of duties, and strong governance controls
Manage release calendars, change-freeze periods, deployment communications, checklists, and documentation required for federal change-control processes (e.g., CAB approvals, audit logs)
Execute deployments using unlocked/managed packages, metadata deployments, and automated pipelines, ensuring testing, security scanning, and regression validation are completed
Maintain strict configuration control by capturing production hotfixes and ensuring all changes are reconciled back into version control for audit completeness
Partner with Architects, Developers, QA, Cybersecurity teams, and Government Product Owners to deliver secure, reliable, and timely releases
Produce release documentation, change records, rollback and contingency plans, and audit-ready artifacts aligned with federal program requirements
Monitor Salesforce seasonal releases and communicate potential impacts, security considerations, and readiness activities to defense stakeholders
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Must reside in the DC, Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area
Bachelor's degree
3–5+ years of experience in Salesforce release engineering, DevOps, or ALM-focused roles
Deep understanding of the Salesforce development lifecycle, metadata types, and deployment models (org-based and package-based)
Salesforce release management best practices
Sandbox and environment strategy
Git-based version control and branching/merge strategies
Salesforce CI/CD pipelines (SFDX, Ant, CI tools)
Unlocked/managed packages, scratch orgs, and API-driven deployments
Experience supporting releases in secure or regulated environments (e.g., DoD, DHS, FedRAMP High, or similar)
Strong understanding of risk-based deployment planning, rollback strategies, and operational readiness reviews
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical federal stakeholders
Proven ability to produce audit-ready documentation and comply with rigorous CM/QA processes
Preferred
Salesforce Certified Platform Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect
Salesforce Certified Administrator, Platform App Builder, and/or Platform Developer I
Prior experience supporting DoD programs, DISA SRG IL2–IL5, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, or federal change-control processes
Experience managing Salesforce releases in multi-org or enterprise-scale defense environments
Benefits
401(k) with matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work-from-home options
Company
The Worksphere
The Worksphere is a recruitment and staffing partner built for high-growth teams.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase