Why join Nextech?

We are a leader in specialty healthcare technology solutions.

We’re committed to hiring and retaining talent, which is why we invest in our employees through competitive pay, a generous bonus structure, great healthcare, a comprehensive wellness program, and many other benefits.

If you are a software engineer, finance or accounting professional, customer support specialist, or a business development expert with a passion for healthcare technology (just to name a few), we want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact talent@nextech.com.

Job Summary

The Release Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of software releases across the Product Development organization. This role serves as the central point of accountability for release execution, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high quality, reliable software on predictable timelines.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in SaaS based product development environments, applies Agile best practices, and excels at orchestrating cross functional teams through complex release cycles. Health technology experience is strongly preferred, given the importance of quality, reliability, and compliance in our products. 

All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations, as appropriate.

Release Planning & Scheduling

Cross‑Functional Coordination & Communication

Quality Assurance (QA) Oversight

Deployment Management

Risk Management

CI/CD Optimization

Early Adopter Program Management & Scaling

Post-Release Monitoring & Improvement

     Agentic AI Adoption

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or a related field.
• Proven experience working in Product Development environments.
• Experience supporting SaaS‑based software products.
• Hands‑on experience using Jira for planning, tracking, and release coordination.
• Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate across technical and non‑technical teams.

• Experience working in health technology or regulated software environments.
• Prior ownership of release management for multi‑team or multi‑product portfolios.
• Experience with feature flag and release management tools (e.g., LaunchDarkly).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through high‑pressure deployment schedules.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Experience using and enabling agentic AI capabilities within the Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC), including AI‑assisted planning, testing, release validation, monitoring, or operational workflows

Total Rewards: 
Generous annual bonus opportunity

401(k) with Employer Match

Flexible Time Off: take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours

11 paid holidays 

Your Day Your Way - Celebrate a day of cultural or social significance to you

Insurance: Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Health Savings Account with employer match

Flexible Spending Account

100% Company-Paid Parental leave (After 6 months with the company)

100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Nextech Luminary Peer Recognition Program

Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums

Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available

Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment