SDK Release Manager

About League

 

Founded in 2014, League is the leading healthcare consumer experience (CX) platform, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), reaching more than 63 million people around the world and delivering the highest level of personalization in the industry. Payers, providers, and consumer health partners build on League’s platform to deliver high-engagement healthcare solutions proven to improve health outcomes. League has raised over $285 million in venture capital funding to date, powering the digital experiences for some of healthcare’s most trusted brands, including Highmark Health, Manulife, Medibank, and Shoppers Drug Mart.

Position Summary

The SDK Release Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating software development kit (SDK) releases across multiple platforms (Android, iOS, and Web), ensuring smooth delivery of patches, updates, and major versions to development teams and customers.

In this role, you will:  

 

Release Management & Coordination:

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  Execute SDK patch releases across Android, iOS, and Web platforms



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  Process and evaluate cherry-pick requests for bug fixes and feature updates



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  Coordinate with development teams to schedule and deliver release candidates



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  Manage parallel, customer-specific release tracks with independent cadences and testing gates



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  Maintain concurrent major version release branches across all platforms



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  Triage and deliver high volumes of daily release requests, including urgent same-day hotfixes and patches

Technical Operations:

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  Monitor CI/CD pipeline health and troubleshoot build failures



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  Resolve merge conflicts and technical issues during cherry-pick processes



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  Work with platform teams to address infrastructure disruptions (GitHub, CircleCI)



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  Coordinate with automation tools and release bots for streamlined processes



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  Own and improve release automation tooling, including Slack-based request bots and cherry-pick workflows



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  Perform SDK version bumps and pipeline merges for customer-specific builds as needed

Documentation & Communication:

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  Create and maintain technical documentation and how-to guides for development teams



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  Communicate release updates and availability to stakeholders



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  Provide regular updates on release activities and blockers



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  Coordinate with Apps & Solutions teams on SDK integration processes



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  Deliver hands-on training sessions for customer and internal teams on CI and release processes



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  Maintain customer-specific release documentation, including roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths

Strategic Planning:

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  Plan major version releases and coordinate breaking changes across teams



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  Manage release schedules and timelines for client deliverables



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  Collaborate on SDK roadmap planning and version lifecycle management



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  Coordinate version lifecycle transitions across customers on different SDK major versions

Team Collaboration:

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  Mentor developers on release and build processes



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  Coordinate with multiple engineering teams and customers

 

  About You:

 

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  Strong technical background in mobile SDK development and CI/CD systems



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  Experience with Git workflows, cherry-picking, and release branch management



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  Knowledge of Android, iOS, and Web development ecosystems



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  Excellent communication and coordination skills



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  Problem-solving abilities for technical infrastructure issues



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  Experience with automation tools and release management systems

AI Fluency & Ways of Working

At League, we are an AI-native organization . We expect all employees regardless of role or level to thoughtfully leverage AI to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work.

What this means in practice:

• Use AI tools as part of your daily workflow to enhance productivity, problem-solving, and decision-making (e.g., drafting, analysis, coding, research, or process automation)


• Apply judgment and accountability when using AI by reviewing outputs for accuracy, bias, and quality before use


• Continuously learn and adapt as new AI tools and capabilities emerge, incorporating them into your ways of working


• Identify opportunities to improve how work gets done from personal productivity to team-level workflows by leveraging AI effectively


• Operate with strong data responsibility and security awareness , especially when working with sensitive or regulated information

How this scales by level:

• Individual Contributors: Use AI to improve personal productivity and quality of output


• Senior ICs / Managers: Integrate AI into team workflows and improve processes


• Leaders: Drive AI adoption at the organizational level and shape how work is done across teams

What we look for:

• Demonstrated experience using AI tools in a practical, responsible way


• Curiosity and openness to experimenting with new technologies


• Ability to balance efficiency with quality and sound judgment

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: We prioritize your well-being with complete medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Bonus Program: Be rewarded for your contributions with our performance-based bonus program


• Employee Stock Option Program: Become an owner and share in our success through our stock option program


• Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance


• Spending Accounts: Manage your healthcare and dependent care expenses with tax-advantaged spending accounts


• Wellness Days: Prioritize your mental and physical health with dedicated wellness days throughout the year


• Growth Opportunities: We invest in your future with abundant opportunities for professional development and advancement


• Mentorship Program: Benefit from guidance and support from experienced leaders in your field


• Flexible Ways of Working: Enjoy the freedom to work in a way that suits your life and boosts your productivity

Security-related Responsibilities

• Compliance with Information Security Policies


• Compliance with League’s secure coding practice


• Responsibility and accountability for executing League's policies and procedures


• Notification of HR, Legal, Compliance & Security of any incidents, breaches or policy violations

CANADA APPLICANTS ONLY: The Canada-specific compensation range below for this full-time position is exclusive of bonus, equity and benefits. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for base salaries for the position across all Canadian locations. The salary range is intentional to account for the performance and career progressions a Leaguer will experience in the role throughout their time at League. Where in the band you may land is determined by job-related skills/experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range specific to your skills and experience during the hiring process.

Compensation range for Canada applicants only

$131,500 - $141,900 CAD

Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at League and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status . If you are an individual in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.com .

Our Application Process:

 

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• You should receive a confirmation email after submitting your application.


• A recruiter (not a computer) reviews all applications at League.


• If we see alignment with League's needs, a recruiter will reach out to learn more about your goals. The recruiter will also share the team-specific interview process depending on the roles you are exploring.


• The final step is an offer, which we hope you will accept!


• Prior to joining us, we conduct reference and background checks. Additional checks could be required for US Candidates, depending on the role you are exploring.

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Work Location:

We have a mix of office-centric roles based in our vibrant Toronto office, and remote-eligible roles based anywhere in Canada or US. Each job posting will indicate where the role will be based. Regardless of the role’s posted location, all Toronto-area Leaguers (living within 65 km of our downtown HQ) collaborate in-office Monday through Thursday. Depending on your distance to the office, you’ll enjoy 10 or 20 Flexible Remote Days each quarter for focus and deep-work time. We are committed to fostering a meaningful work environment and connections for all Leaguers regardless of location.

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Use of AI Notice
We are committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout our hiring process. League may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening of applicants for this position. Please check out our stance on using AI in recruitment here .

 

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