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NAME OF EMPLOYER: Parexel International LLC
POSITION TITLE: Principal Software Engineer – Build & Release
POSITION LOCATION: 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466
SALARY: $178,131 - $195,800/yr.
100% remote position.
HOURS: Full Time/40 hours
JOB DUTIES: Support all Release Engineering activities. Define and improve existing build and deployment processes. Assist development teams with delivering different types of releases. Investigate and resole build, deployment, and test issues. Develop tools and other resources to aid in streamlining our release processes. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure all release-milestones are met. Utilize Subversion, GIT, or an equivalent source control management system and Hands on experience with multiple operating systems (Windows, UNIX). Impart expertise with Continuous Integration Systems such as Jenkins Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills Knowledge of SDLC. Utilize a core programming language (NET, Java), one script language (PowerShell, or shell script). Coordinate with stake holders and upstream downstream teams to resolve application and system level incidents towards the resolution of all complexities and priorities. Maintain expertise in flow of application process to resolve application-level incidents with latest updates and perform root cause analysis. Supervise alerts related to application and system procedures and provide services proactively. Perform root cause assessment for post-production defects and apply fixes as needed. Plan implement support projects with small to medium size to ensure a defect free production system. Provide support and identifying all issues and prepare appropriate documentation for all issues and solutions. Manage all production system and recommending ways to optimize performance and provide solution to problems and prepare reports for all problems.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field of study and 8 years of progressive experience in build and release methodologies.
Applicants must have demonstrated experience with:
1) 1 year of experience with maintaining robust CI / CD pipelines using Jenkins and Microsoft Azure.
2) 1 year of experience migrating build and deployment setup to cloud platforms.
3) 1 year of experience managing cross-platform infrastructure (Windows Servers and Linux Servers), ensuring system stability.
4) 1 year of experience coordinating with stake holders and upstream and downstream teams to resolve application and system level incidents.
5)1 year of experience developing Java Tools and utilities, which will streamline release processes.
6) 1 year of experience working with cross-functional teams to ensure release timelines are met.
7) 1 year of experience with Continuous Integration Systems, troubleshooting and debugging.
8) 1 year of experience with Software Development Life Cycle analytical skills.
Any and all experience may be gained concurrently.
*Position eligible for Employee Referral Program.
Applicants who are interested in this position should submit a complete resume to [email protected] Reference Job Code: #VP-0408.
Base Pay Range: $178,131 - $195,800/yr. Actual salaries may vary within the range based on several factors including, but not limited to education, training, experience, professional achievement, and location. EOE
EEO Disclaimer
Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
- 8 years of progressive experience in build and release methodologies
- 1 year maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Microsoft Azure
- 1 year migrating build and deployment setup to cloud platforms
- 1 year managing cross-platform infrastructure (Windows Servers and Linux Servers)
- 1 year coordinating with stakeholders and upstream/downstream teams to resolve application and system level incidents
- 1 year developing Java tools and utilities to streamline release processes
- 1 year working with cross-functional teams to ensure release timelines are met
- 1 year experience with Continuous Integration systems, troubleshooting and debugging (e.g., Jenkins)
- 1 year experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and analytical skills
- Hands-on experience with source control systems such as Subversion and Git
- Hands-on experience with multiple operating systems (Windows, UNIX/Linux)
- Experience using a core programming language (.NET or Java) and one scripting language (PowerShell or shell script)
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills
Parexel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, and company-paid disability insurance. Descriptions often portray the package as strong or “top notch,” adding meaningful value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and, in some regions, generous pension contributions. Core financial protections are emphasized as a solid part of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include ample PTO or flexible/unlimited RTO alongside flexible schedules and remote/hybrid options. Work-life balance support from managers is highlighted as a practical advantage.
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What We Do
Parexel is among the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs), providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services to help life-saving treatments reach patients faster. Leveraging the breadth of our clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our team of more than 21,000 global professionals collaborates with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind, increasing access and participation to make clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our depth of industry knowledge and strong track record gained over the past 40 years is moving the industry forward and advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas, while our innovation ecosystem offers the best solutions to make every phase of the clinical trial process more efficient. With the people, insight and focus on operational excellence, we work With HeartTM every day to treat patients with dignity and continuously learn from their experiences, so every trial makes a difference. For more information, visit parexel.com. Community Guidelines Because Parexel’s social media channels are open to the general public and employees, we are not responsible for views expressed other than our own. However, we do not tolerate posts that are: • Abusive, harassing or threatening to others. • Defamatory, offensive, obscene, vulgar or depicting violence. • Hateful targeting by race/ethnicity, age, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual preference or orientation, nationality or political beliefs. • Sexually explicit or pornographic. • Fraudulent, deceptive, libelous, misleading or unlawful. • Referencing criminal or illegal activity. • Spamming. We reserve the right to remove any comments that do not adhere to our guidelines as well as report users who violate the rules of our page.
