Job vacancy - Build & Release Engineer

Position: Build & Release Engineer
Reference: acsHbre
Location: Lewes
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
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Job Title: Build and Release Engineer

As a Build and Release Engineer you are likely to be working on several projects at any one time, with lifetimes of a few days to a few months. You will be helping to manage the build and release of software components, improving build test automation, assisting in resolving merge conflicts and helping to standardise build tools.

Responsibilities:

  • To develop scripts to improve the automation of producing and testing builds
  • To assist engineers in branching and merging code
  • To help define a suitable set of build and debug tools for our software processes
  • To ensure that agreed quality, cost and time milestones are met
  • To produce engineering documentation as required for peer group review and future
  • reference, in fulfilment of our quality standards
  • To work productively with other staff in the mutual achievement of company goals
  • To advise his or her manager of any improvements, conflicts of interest or inefficiencies pertaining to development activities

Requirements:

  • Familiar with the concepts of Software Build & Release, especially managing branches and merging
  • Familiar with Git and SVN for version control
  • 3+ years' experience with software build and release systems in Linux
  • Some knowledge of scripting languages for test automation
  • Experience with the Yocto Project / OpenEmbedded
  • Demonstrable aptitude for self-management through the development lifecycle
  • Experience in working with small teams to turnaround small projects in fast timescales
  • Able to deliver quality work without supervision, but comfortable working in a team
  • Ability to write clear and concise documentation

ACS are recruiting for a Build and Release Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Build and Release Engineer, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Build and Release Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Build and Release Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Build and Release Engineer role you desire.