Ensure, where possible, that an automated approach is being taken in all aspects of software build and management
Work along the boundary between Development, QA, and DevOps to ensure that the release process is meeting their short-term and long-term needs
Ensure build and release processes and procedures are followed
Devise and operate the processes needed to ensure software builds are fast, automated and reliable
Partner with the delivery teams to conduct and /or review release impact assessments and drive appropriate release level communications in a timely manner
Develop the integrated minute-by-minute plan / Readiness Review for production release and facilitates walkthrough with teams
Manage production implementation event (off hours required)
Participate or provide input to support Release Planning meetings with the intent to align and influence scheduling decisions to optimize the Release strategy .
Assess, plan and assist the product teams with the design of release packages prior to deployment into the environments
Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution on build and release issues
Support an agile and iterative approach to development, testing, build and release
Train and mentor team members on the build/continuous integration process and tools
Works with other technical team members to resolve all release related issues
The key technologies are AWS, Linux and Chef
Significant experience gained in an IT operations or systems integration role
4+ years' hands-on experience developing and supporting automated build, continuous integration (CI) and automated deployment environments and scripts
Experience with AWS, Cloud Services
Experience in a range of version control, continuous integration and build automation tools and approaches (including open source solutions) e.g. Jira, Bamboo, Maven, Hudson, Chef
Experience writing implementation plans for installing software components on build agents, and working with application services team to execute the install
Experience with build process, repository managers and branching concepts
Experience developing in an Agile software development environment (Scrum) with cross-functional Scrum teams
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting and analytical and skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have the ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision