IT Software Release Specialist Sr

Requirements :

• This position is Contract to Hire and Open to Remote
• local ro TN

MANAGER'S NOTES :

High attention to detail.

Support Experience / Customer Service Skills

Strong communication skills.

Experience creating and maintaining documentation.

Excellent Interpersonal skills.

Ability to self-start and work independently, while keeping the team updated.

Ability to multi-task and handle changing priorities.

Experience with technical trouble shooting and problem solving.

Experience with software development life cycle.

Experience with code versioning software (SVN, Azure DevOps, SmartSVN+)

Experience with ticketing software (Footprints, ServiceNow).

Experience using Unix / Linux / AIX from command line.

Negotiation skills. +

Progress 4GL experience. +

Scripting experience + (ksh, bash, perl, python, ANT, PCT)

PRIMARY PURPOSE : To provide software configuration management (SCM) support at the program level; to manage parallel software development and release cycles ensuring functionality and provide SCM for large distributed development network with remote partners; to work with other teams to resolve operational matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow and enforce processes for code commits, commit messages, project and defect approvals, and release procedures.

Maintain Integrity of code repositories.

Review committed code changes for outliers.

Monitor code commits and merge to QA as appropriate.

Manually compile code, upon request.

Trouble shoot compilation errors.

Work closely with members of our team and members of other IT Teams to resolve any issues occurring after a release.

Triage software vs. environment issues.

Scripting as needed to improve processes.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or computer information systems from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience Proven experience with SCM, release management, and software development process is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

Knowledge of software configuration management (SCM) tools (i.e. Subversion, CVS, GIT, TFS), MSBuild, ant / make build scripts, and build management tools (i.e. Jenkins, Azure Devops / TFS)

Knowledge of administration of Windows, UNIX or LINUX operating systems

Knowledge of administration of web sites / services in IIS or Apache.

Knowledge of development and scripting (i.e. .Net, Perl, shell scripting, PowerShell) and Makefiles

Knowledge of VMWare Excellent problem solving skills

Analytical and interpretive skills

Ability to work after-hours and work on-call shifts.

Strong interpersonal skills Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines Physical : Computer keyboarding, travel as required Auditory / Visual : Hearing, vision and talking The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

NOTE : Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position. The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.