Jama Software® is focused on maximizing innovation success in multidisciplinary engineering organizations. Numerous firsts for humanity in fields such as fuel cells, electrification, space, software-defined vehicles, surgical robotics, and more all rely on Jama Connect® requirements management software to minimize the risk of defects, rework, cost overruns, and recalls. Using Jama Connect, engineering organizations can now intelligently manage the development process by leveraging Live Traceability™ across best-of-breed tools to measurably improve outcomes. Our rapidly growing customer base spans the automotive, medical device, life sciences, semiconductor, aerospace & defense, industrial manufacturing, consumer electronics, financial services, and insurance industries.
We are looking for a Compliance and Release Specialist to play a vital role in our software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality releases of Jama Software products and supporting compliance with certification programs. This position focuses on collecting, collating, and generating reports to maintain certifications, producing the Jama Validation Kit (JVK) to document engineering due diligence, and validating critical workflows for customer deployments. The specialist also supports release assurance by verifying release readiness and ensuring quality standards are met before deployment.
This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, quality-focused, and passionate about compliance. It requires adaptability to a fast-paced environment and the ability to support diverse assessments and regulations (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 26262). The Compliance & Release Specialist identifies, and reports compliance issues, recommends corrective actions, and collaborates with QA and engineering teams to deliver robust, compliant, and customer-ready releases.
What You'll Do:- Collaborate with Product Management, QA teams, and compliance stakeholders to maintain and improve the Safety Manual, Critical Workflow materials, and release processes.
- Prepare and maintain control documentation (e.g., JVK, Safety Manual, policies, procedures, narratives, and matrices) with process/control owners.
- Author and deliver the Jama Validation Kit (JVK) with each deployment of Jama Connect, documenting compliance and quality assurance outcomes.
- Identify gaps or conflicts in release, testing, and validation processes, working with internal stakeholders to develop effective solutions.
- Communicate program execution status, testing outcomes, key accomplishments, and risks clearly to management and stakeholders.
- Participate in regression testing cycles, collaborating with QA teams to validate release readiness and document compliance prior to deployment.
- Execute release plans, including test coverage analysis, defect tracking, and quality gate reviews, to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Verify that each release meets functional, safety, and performance standards by analyzing test results and coordinating with engineering teams to resolve issues.
- Assist in refining QA tools, scripts, or automation processes to improve release validation and compliance tracking efficiency.
- 2+ years of experience in software quality, compliance, or release management, with a focus on requirements management or SDLC products.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, compliant outcomes.
- Practical experience with release testing, defect management, or quality assurance processes in a software development environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Familiarity with testing tools, automation frameworks, or release management systems is a plus but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products, particularly Excel.
- Strong time management skills to balance compliance, testing, and release responsibilities effectively.
- Analytical thinking skills with excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication skills, able to convey technical and compliance-related information to diverse audiences.
- Ability to be a collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
- Virtual first and culturally diverse work environment spanning 8 countries.
- Ambitious and fun work with a chance to define distinct, company-shaping tangible contributions.
- Flexible time off and leave programs crafted to meet the needs for your rejuvenation and extra support to cope with life events with a quarterly $75 wellness reimbursement.
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental and vision plans with pre-tax savings accounts and a generous 401(k) employer match.
- 6+ weeks of paid parental leave to bond with your new family member.
- Emphasis on learning and development at all levels with a subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
At Jama Software, we welcome passionate individuals who have the unrestricted right to work in the United States, including natural citizens and Green Card holders, and reside in eligible states to join our team.
Jama Software participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9.
If you get to this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job you just read. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in Jama Software’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways – not just candidates who check all the boxes.
Jama Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] to request an accommodation.
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Jama Software is focused on maximizing innovation success. Numerous firsts for humanity in fields such as fuel cells, electrification, space, autonomous vehicles, surgical robotics, and more all rely on Jama Connect™ to minimize the risk of product failure, delays, cost overruns, compliance gaps, defects, and rework. Jama Connect™ uniquely creates Living Requirements™ that form the digital thread through siloed development, test and risk activities to provide end-to-end compliance, risk mitigation, and process improvement.
