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This role supports deployments across Quality Engineering (QE), Bank Test (BT), and Production environments, ensuring accuracy, operational stability, and compliance with established change and release management controls.\nThe Release Engineer serves as a technical resource for deployment automation and tooling, working closely with Product Engineering, Operations, and other technology teams to maintain deployment configurations, troubleshoot issues, and support new initiatives. Responsibilities also include ownership and continuous improvement of release execution and governance processes, release tracking, version accuracy, documentation, and audit compliance.\nThis position requires strong technical troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. The Clearing House operates in a 24x7x365 environment, requiring occasional evening and weekend work to execute or support planned software deployments.\nAbout The Clearing House: The Clearing House Payments Company L.L.C. is a bank-owned industry utility that shapes the payments landscape and provides infrastructure for safe, reliable, and efficient payments. We see an economy where everyone is connected and a future where modern payments make life easier. The Clearing House operates four payment systems: a high-value wire-transfer system (the CHIPS® network), the country’s first and largest instant payments system (the RTP® network), an automated clearinghouse network (the EPN® network), and a check image exchange network (the Image Exchange Network). TCH also operates a bank account number tokenization service, runs a payments association known as the TCH Payments Authority, and maintains the rules for private-sector check image exchange through its ECCHO® business line.\nQualifications required:\nThe candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Strong technical troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple concurrent release activities.\nExperience with software release engineering, application deployments, or technical application support in enterprise environments.\nWorking knowledge of software release and change management processes across testing and Production environments.\nHands-on experience administering and troubleshooting Windows Server and Linux operating systems.\nExperience developing, modifying, and troubleshooting deployment automation scripts using both PowerShell and Bash/Shell scripting.\nExperience with enterprise deployment automation tools, such as IBM DevOps Deploy (formerly UrbanCode Deploy), or comparable platforms.\nUnderstanding of software version control, deployment package management, and release tracking processes.\nExperience troubleshooting deployment failures, analyzing logs, identifying root causes, and coordinating technical issue resolution.\nExperience with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools, such as ServiceNow or comparable platforms, and working knowledge of ITIL or equivalent change and release management practices.\nAbility to develop and maintain technical deployment procedures, operational documentation, and process standards.\nExperience collaborating with application development, infrastructure, operations, and other technical teams to support software releases.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and work effectively under pressure.\nQualifications desired:\nDirect experience administering and configuring IBM DevOps Deploy (formerly UrbanCode Deploy), including application processes, components, environment properties, and deployment automation.\nExperience supporting software releases in financial services or payment processing environments, preferably involving CHIPS, Real Time Payments (RTP), EPN, or SVPCO.\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment tool integrations involving Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, or GitHub Actions.\nExperience supporting Unisys mainframe software deployments, including MARC-based deployment jobs, software staging, log analysis, and coordination of installation procedures with Operations teams.\nAdvanced PowerShell and Bash scripting skills, including deployment automation, configuration management, and troubleshooting utilities.\nDirect experience with ServiceNow release and change management processes, including release records, workflow tracking, and compliance documentation.\nFamiliarity with ITIL-based change and release management processes.\nExperience supporting internal or external technology audits, including gathering evidence and demonstrating compliance with established controls.\nFamiliarity with cloud technologies, preferably Amazon Web Services (AWS), including application deployments and DevOps practices in hybrid or cloud environments. AWS certifications are a plus.\nExperience using generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT or comparable AI assistants, to support scripting, troubleshooting, documentation, and operational efficiency while adhering to organizational security policies.\nSuccess factors/job competencies:\nTechnical Proficiency and Problem-Solving: Demonstrates strong technical aptitude in software deployment, automation, scripting, and troubleshooting, with the ability to investigate deployment failures and resolve technical issues effectively.\nDeployment Accuracy and Quality: Ensures correct software version selection, deployment configurations, and adherence to established implementation procedures while minimizing deployment-related risks.\nRelease Process Ownership: Demonstrates accountability for maintaining, enforcing, and continuously improving release execution processes, standards, and controls.\nRisk Management and Compliance: Identifies and mitigates deployment risks while ensuring adherence to change management requirements, internal controls, and audit expectations.\nOrganization and Prioritization: Effectively manages concurrent releases, competing priorities, and time-sensitive activities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.\nCommunication and Collaboration: Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with Product Engineering, Operations, infrastructure teams, management, and other stakeholders.\nDocumentation and Process Discipline: Maintains accurate release records, deployment procedures, technical documentation, and supporting evidence to ensure traceability and audit readiness.\nInitiative and Adaptability: Proactively identifies opportunities to improve deployment reliability and efficiency while adapting to new technologies, tools, and evolving business requirements.\nAccountability and Independent Judgment: Takes ownership of assigned release activities, exercises sound technical judgment within established responsibilities, and prioritizes operational stability and risk reduction.\nPhysical demands and work environment: The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Travel may be required. Candidates will report to the office three days each week. Onsite work requirements may change at any time.\nWork Schedule: Occasional evening and weekend work is required to execute or support planned software deployments and related release activities in support of The Clearing House's 24x7x365 operational environment.\nThe anticipated annual salary range for NY-based candidates for this position is up to $125,000. Base salary and position level will be determined by the role, experience, skill set and location. For eligible positions, discretionary incentive compensation may be awarded contingent on personal and company performance. 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