Build/Configuration/Release Engineer

This position will manage builds of releases into the various environments; including creating appropriate tags and branches within our Source Code Management System, creating and managing automated deployment processes, creating and managing the unit test framework, coordinating release management, creating the Release Plan, and providing deployment and troubleshooting support. Candidate should demonstrate exceptional multi-tasking skills, ability to generate new, performance enhancing ideas, and superb task execution skills and drive to completion all initiated projects. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain, manage, enhance and own: • Source Code Management Tools - using Sourcegear Vault for Source Code Control. • Provide ongoing build support: Continuously monitor build status, and provide quick resolution to build issues. • Develop and maintain an efficient and flexible automated deployment framework that ensures repeatable deployment of releases into multiple environments. • Create and manage procedures for build and source code management. • Educate development staff on the software configuration management procedures (source code checkout and check-in procedures). • Create builds within the automated deployment framework allowing deployments to multiple environments. • Ensure that builds are properly documented and identify changes since last build through Release Notes. • Coordinate builds of a release with Quality Assurance and Operations. • Manage list of releases including release contents and dates, coordinating this list with the Change Control Board and the Program Management Office. REQUIREMENTS: Experience: • 2-5 years experience as a build/release/configuration management engineer. • Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle • Experience releasing concurrent product lines • BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar technical degree Technology Skills • Expert in Source Code Management Tools (Examples: Sourcegear Vault, CVS, PVCS, Rational ClearCase, Microsoft Source Safe) • Expert in Build Management Tools (Examples: ANT scripts, MAKE utility) • Expert in Source Code Unit Test and Integration Test Tools (Examples: JUnit, JTest.) • Proficient in Operating Infrastructure (Examples: Microsoft Windows 2000/2003, Microsoft Virtual Severs, Red Hat Linux, Microsoft Internet Information Server, Apache web server)

Qualifications :
REQUIREMENTS: Experience: • 2-5 years experience as a build/release/configuration management engineer. • Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle • Experience releasing concurrent product lines • BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar technical degree Technology Skills • Expert in Source Code Management Tools (Examples: Sourcegear Vault, CVS, PVCS, Rational ClearCase, Microsoft Source Safe) • Expert in Build Management Tools (Examples: ANT scripts, MAKE utility) • Expert in Source Code Unit Test and Integration Test Tools (Examples: JUnit, JTest.)

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