App Release Manager

Job Description

In Australia, Dabble has been operating a licensed sportsbook under the NTRWC since 2021. We're here to deliver extraordinary - with a truly immersive socialised betting experience designed to provide evolutionary entertainment to our punters via genuine interaction and engagement. We have office hubs in Darwin, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and Albury. While we support remote-friendly work, we also encourage our people to take advantage of our national network of offices, offering cross-office sponsored flights year-round to promote collaboration and connection. Our global operations span multiple markets, including our innovative Daily Fantasy Sports app servicing the United States, which launched in 2023. We are a team of highly driven enthusiasts and we are looking for our next Dabbler to join us as we continue in our journey. Dabble Culture Dress for your day so you can focus on what matters Switch up your office, work from home, work from wherever helps you to deliver Genuine, like-minded team of visionaries. We welcome ideas big and small! Scheduled focus time to encourage deep thought Our annual convention, Dabblecon, brings us all together to celebrate our successes and plan continued evolution over the coming year Each day is led through upholding our core Values: Fun, Celebratory, Community, Evolutionary and Focus Dabble Perks A minimum of five weeks of paid annual leave for all Dabblers Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregiver We encourage you to visit our network of offices: sponsored flights available to staff and spouse/immediate family Flexibility with working hours to accommodate our cross-country employee base: you are free to manage your own time Your wellness is our genuine concern: We sponsor access to the Sonder app for employees and their families with 24/7 support across mental health, medical advice, safety support and more Up to 10% annual cash bonus based on Company performance metrics Dabble Day Dividend: all Dabblers split the day’s revenue evenly on our birthday each year. You share the workload, why shouldn’t you share the reward? Safety first: your ride home from company sponsored events and your flu jab is on us Overview As an App Release Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the software front end release process, ensuring smooth and efficient deployments across our platforms. You will work closely with the Technology and Product teams to develop and execute release plans, manage app store submissions and work with third party testing providers and reporting suites to ensure every release provides customers with a 6-star experience. You will need to drive and maintain a high attention to detail around all aspects of the app release process. Your ability to manage timelines, coordinate teams and proactively address release-related risks will be key to success in this role. Primary Location This role is currently open to all locations within Australia, however candidates based in Melbourne may be preferred. Responsibilities Manage the software release process to ensure consistent and successful releases of FE apps Develop, communicate, and execute release plans in collaboration with stakeholders Oversee the app store submission process, ensuring compliance with platform requirements Co-ordinate our third-party automated testing partner Mobot to optimise automated testing and ensure testing fidelity Consult with Product and Technology teams and develop low risk release plans Develop, communicate, and manage the release lifecycle, including pre-release preparation and post-release analysis to the broader business Handle app store submissions, ensuring accurate and timely updates Submit test cases to our third-party automated testing partner Triage and analyse test results and release fidelity flags, working with teams to address any issues Perform manual quality assurance of releases to verify quality and functionality Track and report on release KPIs to measure success and identify improvement areas Ensure compliance with app store/play store regulatory requirements related to software releases Skills & Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience in software release management, software delivery, or a related role Excellent communication and coordination skills Exceptional attention to detail and a troubleshooting mindset Strong understanding of the app store submission process (Apple App Store, Google Play Store) Experience working with automated testing tools Understanding of software delivery methodologies Ability to manage multiple releases in a fast-paced scale up environment Experience using Jira and Confluence for tracking releases and reporting Experience with release tooling such as Github, Datadog, Grafana is preferred but not required Understanding of app store regulatory requirements related to software deployment Are you a Dabbler? A Dabbler’s attitude is paramount, as the right person will be able to learn quickly and adapt to any skill gaps. A Dabbler is always a team player, with a willingness to share with and learn from others. Being a remote-first workplace, collaborative working styles are crucial to empower and grow each individual member (eg we prefer openness via public channels to problem solve or ideate on Slack). A Dabbler uses their freedom of autonomy to its absolute potential and enjoys contributing to the Dabble community. We hold respect for our peers very highly – there is no such thing as a bad idea. We encourage you to think differently, be brave and strive to always raise the bar. Dabble was born out of thought sharing and should tackle growth in the same way. Dabble embraces empowerment of all people at any level of seniority and experience to ‘own their work’ and ‘talk their book’ wherever they can. A fulfilling life extends beyond work, and we encourage our employees to prioritise self-care and well-being. This means taking breaks when needed, setting boundaries, and seeking support when facing challenges. We are committed to creating a safe environment where individuals feel comfortable discussing their wellbeing and accessing resources when necessary. Remuneration The advertised salary for this position is $115,000 -$140,000 + Super + Benefits with room to be flexible. #J-18808-Ljbffr