Lead Release Engineer (Mobile - iOS, Android & Backend)

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Lead DevOps Engineer to oversee the end-to-end release lifecycle of native mobile applications (iOS and Android) and supporting backend services. This role bridges Product and Engineering, driving high-quality, reliable, and clearly communicated releases across the organization.
Responsibilities
Own and manage the release calendar across iOS, Android, and backend platforms
Coordinate release scope with Product Managers, Engineering Leads, QA, and Ops teams
Ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and dependencies across teams
Facilitate release readiness reviews and go/no-go decisions
Oversee end-to-end release execution, including build, testing, and deployment phases
Coordinate mobile app submissions to the App Store and Google Play
Manage backend release deployments, ensuring compatibility with mobile versions
Ensure versioning, tagging, and branching strategies are followed consistently
Execute and coordinate production releases for mobile applications and supporting backend services
Own production feature flag management, including planning, enabling, disabling, validating, and monitoring feature flags throughout the release lifecycle
Support production incidents related to deployments, feature flags, and release activities, coordinating with engineering teams to restore service where required
Ensure deployment checklists and release runbooks are followed, and support production rollbacks when required
Requirements
5+ years of experience managing mobile application release lifecycles across iOS and Android platforms
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proactive stakeholder management
Experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines and release automation
Proficiency in Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions and/or CircleCI
Knowledge of Kubernetes fundamentals
Experience with feature flag management in production environments
Skills in cross-functional release coordination across Product, Engineering, and QA teams
English proficiency at B2 level or higher
We offer
International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

Work arrangement
Yes