Job Description :
Build Engineer
Location is Farmington, MI
Contract to HIRE
Phone then in-person
The Build Engineer is the subject matter expert for Release and Build
Management across all environments for a software development (primarily
Java with possible .Net opportunities) organization. Scope of work includes
managing all processes and tools related to software configuration, source
code, and software builds across all software products. The team maintains
and supports continuous integration and deployment related tools, and
continuous improvement and optimization of these tools and processes. The
successful candidate must be results- and quality-oriented and highly
productive in order to meet individual, team, and company goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
1. Improve framework and execute software builds, deployments, and
configurations for all projects across all environments with a focus on
automation.
2. Manage the source code repository including assisting the move to
"one" source across various assets, code, configuration, and database.
3. Develop ongoing build and release process improvements and
procedures
4. Install, maintain, configure, and optimize build and continuous
integration tools.
5. Facilitate and manage change and change management procedures
across all environments and infrastructure; specifically, middleware
configurations, upgrades, and migrations.
6. Assist in managing the Release cycle process; including
communications, build calendars, dashboards, and metrics.
7. Facilitate and coordinate work flow and interfaces between teams
(application development, QA, IT Operations, vendor providers
8. Facilitate Release Readiness reviews and weekly Build Meetings
with Development Delivery managers.
9. Maintains safety, security and privacy standards throughout all
areas of responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS/ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
Must possess 5+ years of previous release management and project management
experience working at a software company
1. Experience with software configuration management and DevOps;
designing, building, and administering continuous integration environment.
2. Experience as an administrator of the software configuration
management tools. Experience with build configuration and automation tools
3. Experience with Atlassian toolsGood proficiency with Perl, Jython,
Ant, and Unix shell scripting.
4. Knowledge of running highly scalable infrastructure with experience
in container orchestration.
5. High degree of proficiency with Unix/Linux system administration.
6. Ability to work on-call in support of and during Production
releases.
7. Experience with IBM WebSphere.
8. Experience with deployment, migration, configuration and maintenance
of middleware and messaging software and tools.
9. Experience with management and configuration of Search Engine and
Distributed Memory Caching or related software a plus.Strong analytical,
strategic and problem solving skills
10. Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with internal and
external partners and customers.
11. Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences or related field.