IDEALFORCE has a Contract position available immediately for a Build & Release Manager/SR to join our customer in Phoenix, AZ. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity. 

Develop Release Management framework and implement standards, processes, and controls for configuration and release activities  within a fast pace Agile/SCRUM environment
- Admin level expertise in SVN and exposure to predominant branching strategies.
- Architect and implement metrics required to bring transparency in to the migration of code from development, testing, staging, through production 
- Maintain development branches within code repository to ensure consistency of code check-ins and applicability of related branches and run merges of code across branches
- Design, implement and configure build environment for projects including automated builds, packaging and installation processes.
- Conduct source code promotion activities between environments from Development to Production.
- Execute and troubleshoot manual/automated builds, identify the root cause for a failed build and resolve the issues.
- Configure and maintain Build Server
- Manage daily responsibilities of supporting the build and release needs of agile scrum teams
- Configure and maintain Version Control and Bug Tracking Software 
- Design & Implement reliable build/test automation framework
- Oversee the service reliability and software quality control for releases 
- Manage timely resolution of all critical and/or complex problems with the different platforms in all environments including the necessary communication to stakeholders 
- Maintain stack diagrams, configuration information, release history for all environments, and communication to all stakeholders including clients 
- Manage production release process that ensures the reliability and availability of the platform 
- Maintain up to date documentation in support of the different platforms/programs 
- Setup and support of source code repositories

Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree a plus 
- Tools:  SVN (Subversion), GIT, Jenkins, Maven, Nexus, Oracle , Java 
- ITIL Transition Certified Preferred 
- Very strong Project Management experience performing ITIL RM /SCM activities
- 10 or more years of professional experience in Managing Build and Release engineering, Java development, product development or testing in UNIX environment 
- Knowledge of RSCM concepts (code lines, branching, merging, integration, versioning, etc.) 
- Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and technical troubleshooting skills 
- Excellent written and verbal  communication skills
- Ability to work with customers, developers, testing, product management, support staff 
- Familiarity with software development life cycles and agile programming framework 
- In-depth understanding of large complex software systems to isolate defects, reproduce defects, assess risk and understand varied customer deployments 
- Ability to learn new skills quickly as needed 
- Self-starter with ability to handle multiple, concurrent priorities 
- Strong negotiation and customer relations skills

- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines". 
- All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply.

- Most of our positions require Candidate to clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment.

SOURCER ASSIGNED: Pete Tylor; Email: pete dot tylor at idealforce.com

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.