Job description : Job Title : Release/Build Engineer Job Description :
Release/Build Engineer Hightstown, NJ Develops and maintains the build environment, the source code control system and the issue tracking systems. Creates and tests builds, resolves issues, applies labels to file and communicates build status. Responsible for building scripts and installation procedures. Proactively identifies and implements procedures to streamline the build process which may drive the development and maintenance of an automated build process with automatic notification of build and unit test failure problems to responsible engineers. May assist engineering management in making choices for source code management systems, and other development and testing tools. Knowledge of quality methods and procedures as well as PC, PVCS, Unix and scripting languages is required for successful performance in this role. Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience. Typically has 7 to 10 years of IT work experience with at least 2 years related to release management. Proficient in the use of project management, spreadsheet and database query tools. Has subject matter expertise in release management process and understands SW Deployment.. *Forward Plan the release windows and cycles across a portfolio *Manage risks and resolves issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality *Measure and monitor progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and within budget, and that they meet or exceed expectations *Coordinate release content and effort based on the service request backlog, pending service requests, third party applications, or operating system updates *Communicate all key project plans, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, and scope changes *Manage relationships and coordinate work between different teams at different locations *Conduct Release Readiness reviews, Milestone Reviews, and Business Go/No-Go reviews *Produce Deployment, Run Books and Implementation Plans *Weekly Release Reporting *Communicate release details and schedules to the Business as required *Negotiate, plan and manage all release activities *Work with release engineers to understand impacts of branches and code merges *Maintains the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors. *Continually work towards making improvements in the release process *Lead and co-ordinate the Go-Live activities including the execution of the deployment Plans and checklists. *Develops scripts and automation tools used to build, integrate, and deploy software releases to various platforms *Participate in CAB meetings to discuss release scope and/or roadblocks *Maintains a release repository and manages key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists *Researches new software development and configuration management methodologies and technologies and analyzes their application to current configuration management needs Qualifications: *Bachelor*s degree in Computer Science or related field *4-6 years of previous release and/or project management experience, (Solid understanding of project management principles preferred) *8-10 years of experience in information systems operations environment in systems analysis or development *Formal training in project management practices preferred *Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle *Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion *Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills *Advanced written and verbal communication -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Citrix and Sap problems" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to citrix-and-sap-problems+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to citrix-and-sap-problems@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/citrix-and-sap-problems. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
