Release & Build Engineer
Herndon, VA.
6 + Months
Develop Release Management framework and implement standards, processes, and controls for release and deployment activities
Develop sound version control best practices based on systems (Clearcase, svn, etc.), including branching and merging strategies
Assist in developing best practices for software build tools (Maven) and continuous integration tools
• Identify, analyze, coordinate, and resolve environment and infrastructure needs to ensure a smooth running application.
Establish and facilitate release team meetings and pertaining to the release process release schedule through completion.
Oversee the service reliability and software quality control for releases during SDLC
Plan and manage releases/deployment of code through different environments (Development, Test, Staging, UAT, Production), including:
Coordination of environment preparation, development and test activities Incident management of environments including the necessary communication to stakeholders.
Establish and Maintain environment configuration specification and deployment history environments, and communication to all stakeholders including clients.
Maintain environment stability, including Manage upgrade process – preview environment, sandboxes, staging solution, etc.
Draft and track migration implementation plans through to closure.
Architect and implement metrics required bring transparency in to the migration of code from development, testing, staging, through production.
Manage the production release process and implementation plan that ensures the reliability and availability of the platform Identify, analyze, coordinate, and resolve environment and infrastructure needs to ensure a smooth running application.
Ability to work with customers, developers, testing, project management, support staff
Familiarity with software development life cycle models and agile programming methodologies
Familiar with Agile software development model
Experience acquiring In-depth understanding of large complex software systems to isolate defects, reproduce defects, assess risk and understand varied customer deployments
Quick learner
If you are interested please kindly reply back to Venkat at tekwissen dot com or reach me 734-550-4449
Skills Required
- Develop and implement release management framework, standards, processes, and controls
- Version control best practices and branching/merging strategies (ClearCase, SVN)
- Experience with software build tools (Maven) and continuous integration tools
- Identify, analyze, coordinate, and resolve environment and infrastructure needs
- Plan and manage releases/deployments across Development, Test, Staging, UAT, and Production
- Establish and maintain environment configuration specifications and deployment history
- Manage environment stability and upgrade processes (preview environments, sandboxes, staging)
- Incident management for environments, including stakeholder communication
- Draft and track migration/implementation plans through closure
- Architect and implement metrics to track code migration and release transparency
- Ensure service reliability and software quality control during SDLC releases
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with customers, developers, testers, project managers, and support staff
- Familiarity with software development life cycle models and Agile methodologies
- Experience diagnosing complex software systems to isolate and reproduce defects and assess risk
- Quick learner
What We Do
STEM Xpert is a consulting engineering firm recognized in the engineering industry for its commitment to client service and passion for excellence. The firm provides specialized professional consulting services in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
