Release Engineer

About the Role

JetBrains is seeking a Release Engineer to own and optimize the release infrastructure for their massive IDE ecosystem. Working with a 14 GB monorepo and 500+ daily commits, you'll be responsible for building reliable systems that enable smooth, predictable releases without blocking engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like TeamCity, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions

• Manage branching strategies, coordinate code freezes, and handle hotfix releases

• Diagnose pipeline failures and resolve build bottlenecks before they impact delivery

• Automate repetitive release tasks and improve issue tracking workflows in YouTrack

• Gather requirements from development teams to identify pain points and implement tooling improvements

• Communicate process changes to stakeholders and support teams through transitions

• Lead retrospectives after incidents to continuously refine release processes

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience building, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines

• Fluency in Kotlin or Java

• Practical experience with Gradle or similar build systems

• Familiarity with Linux environments and shell scripting

• Proficiency with issue tracking tools like YouTrack or Jira

• Professional fluency in written and spoken English

• Strong systematic approach to solving complex infrastructure problems and clear communication skills

• Proven ability to automate tasks and drive operational excellence

Preferred: Experience with large-scale monorepo builds, JetBrains toolchain, plugin compatibility testing, or multi-product release pipelines.