Build Engineer

 

This position is for a member of the Build Team.  Short term responsibilities include administering the source code control system; and performing code builds, packaging, and deployment to development, test, stage, and production environments.  Longer term, this person will be expected to participate in the design of and accountable for implementing
improvements to the building, packaging, and deployment practices at drugstore.com.


Key Responsibilities:

 

? Collaborates with engineers and developers to build, package, and deploy all internal/external system components.

 

? Create and maintain tools for on-demand and automated nightly builds and for deployment of builds across multiple environments

 

?  Perform multiple daily build for multiple software releases.

 

?  Assist with the diagnosing and debugging installation failures.

 

?  Administration of source code control repository, e.g. controlling access and creating branches.

 

Qualifications:

 

?  Requires a BS in: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Math or
  Physics or equivalent work experience.

?  Requires 1+ years SCM/Build/Release Engineering experience as part of an Internet based business or for some other web development organization.

?  Requires 3+ years experience in build/release engineering. Must have worked on a product that was released for public consumption.  Experience with short release cycles is a plus.

 

?  Proficient in one or more of the following: CMD script, VB Script, MSI, make, or ANT.

 

?  Knowledge of administering Windows NT/2000/2003.

 

?  General understanding of ASP, ASP.NET, C#, C++, VB, COM, HTML, XML, IIS.

 

?  Automating build and deployment processes.

 

?  Knowledge of source control systems, preferably Perforce

 

?  Familiar with software lifecycle methodology and software engineering techniques as they relate to the Builder role.


Behaviors:

 

* Work from verbal or written instructions of varying levels of detail.

 

* Ability to manage and prioritize numerous tasks.

 

* Detail oriented.

 

* Exhibit a high level of individual initiative.

 

* Works well in a team environment

 

* Willing to work evening hours when necessary to manage deployment risks