Environment & Release Manager

Náplň práce, právomoci a zodpovednosti:
Ready to shape the future of legal tech? Freshfields is launching a new IT hub in Bratislava’s Shared Services Centre (SSC)—and we’re looking for talented professionals to join us. Be part of an innovative, international team working on transformative digital solutions. Build your career with Freshfields and make an impact on a global scale!

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative Non-Production Environment Lead to join our growing technology team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the planning, coordination, and support of all non-production environments across the firm—ensuring they are stable, secure, and ready to support development, testing, and integration activities.


You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including development, infrastructure, testing, and third-party vendors to ensure our environments are aligned with both project and operational needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of environment management through automation, cloud adoption, and continuous improvement.


What You’ll Do

*Lead the lifecycle of non-production environments: provisioning, maintenance, and decommissioning.
*Ensure environments are secure, compliant, and fit for purpose.
*Collaborate on CI/CD enablement and automation strategies.
*Manage incidents and service requests related to environment issues.
*Partner with infrastructure and cloud teams to support scalability and performance.
*Maintain clear documentation and enforce governance standards.

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:
*A people-first culture that values belonging, inclusion, and diverse perspectives.
*Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
*Exposure to strategic technology initiatives and enterprise-level transformation programmes.
*A collaborative environment where your insights help shape technology investment decisions.
* Office vibe in an attractive location
* Need to drive in? We've got shared parking spots available
* Mostly remote—just coordinate with your team to find what works best
* Get an extra 6% on top of your monthly base salary to spend how you want—whether it’s for wellness, learning, investments or other perks
* Enjoy a daily meal allowance of €8.50 for every day you work—fully covered by us
* Extra days off to help you recharge
* Life assurance to support your loved ones if the unexpected happens
* Get up to 20 days off with full pay for sickness or caring for dependents
* Earn a yearly performance bonus based on how you do
* Daily office refreshments to keep you fueled throughout the day
* Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning to grow your skills anytime
* Well-being support with helpful apps and an Employee Assistance Program
* Events and workshops on different themes throughout the year
* Volunteering and charity activities

Požiadavky na zamestnanca:
* 3+ years of experience managing non-production environments in complex IT landscapes.
* Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
* Familiarity with containerisation (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code tools.
* Experience with data masking, synthetic data, and GDPR compliance.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across Agile and Waterfall environments.