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Date

Location

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Jun 28, 2010

Jacksonville, FL

Configuration Management Analyst

Requirements

Our client located in Jacksonville, FL is in need of a Configuration Management Analyst for a 3 month contract assignment.

Provides configuration management (CM) support for software baseline control efforts. Responsibilities include administering the source code control system; and performing code builds, packaging, and deployment to development, QA, staging, and production environments in addition to rollout release planning and execution of release management tasks. Will be expected to drive implementation of an automated build and deployment process utilizing TFS 2008

Key Responsibilities
* Collaborates with engineers and developers to build, package, and deploy all internal/external system components
* Create and maintain tools for on-demand and automated builds and for deployment of builds across multiple environments
* Build an accessible library of easily accessible build artifacts for quick deployment and testing
* Perform multiple daily builds for multiple software releases
* Assist with diagnosing and debugging installation and configuration failures
* Administration of source code control repository, e.g. controlling access and creating branches
* Manage applications deployments to multiple QA environments in an effective and efficient manner
* Responsible for continued development and implementation of the continuous build system and integrate compatibility with the automated test suite
* Recommends additions or updates to the CM processes and procedures.
* Defines and implements procedures for releasing products throughout the whole product life cycle.
* May serve on the Configuration Control Board (CCB).
* Identifies and implements processes to strengthen, streamline and automate build processes;
* Serves as an advocate for best practices; drives the development and maintenance of build automation tools;
* Performs software deficiency and change request updates and reporting. Maintains the project notebook library and software development folders.
* Tracks and maintains the project change requests, impact assessments, incident reports, and software change notices on a continuous basis.
* Measures and reports on success metrics benchmarking performance against world class measures.
* Supports management with technical performance data from the CM process.

Behaviors
* Work from verbal or written instructions of varying levels of detail
* Ability to manage and prioritize numerous tasks
* Detail oriented
* Exhibit a high level of individual initiative
* Works well in a team environment
* Exhibit great communication skills, even with remote teams
* Willing to work evening hours when necessary to manage deployment/release risks

Skills and Qualifications
* 4-year degree in a technical discipline. CS degree a significant plus, MS a plus
* Requires 4+ years SCM/Build/Release Engineering experience as part of an Internet based business or for some other web development organization
* Requires 4+ years experience in build/release engineering. Must have worked on a product that was released for public consumption. Experience with short release cycles is a plus
* Knowledge of administering all versions of Windows OS
* General understanding of ASP, ASP.NET, C#, COM, HTML, XML, IIS, MS SQL Server 2005/2008.
* Detailed hands on experience implementing automating build and deployment processes
* Experience with tools such as Visual Studio 2005/2008, MSI Installers, TFS 2008/2010, MSBuild, WiX
* General understanding of database versioning and deployment, specifically Microsoft SQL
* Familiar with software lifecycle methodology and software engineering techniques as they relate to the Build and Release Engineer role
* Systems/Unit Testing and test driven development (TDD)
* Familiarity with leading Agile practices such as Scrum

Skills Summary:
* Solid understanding and practical experience of software development life cycles, with particular emphasis on release engineering functions.
* Solid understanding and experience with Agile software development methodologies
* Experience with working with rapid, overlapping product release cycles
* Excellent customer service attitude, communication skills (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills
* Experience working in cross-functional, multi-location teams
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to be flexible and adapt to any given situation
* In-depth understanding of the principles and best practices of Software Configuration Management
* Ability to work under pressure and in high stress situations with a calm demeanor
* Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of deployments

Required
* 5+ years in Release Engineering role
- Experience with building and Deploying .Net based applications
- Experience with isolating build/deployment issues versus code issues.
- Source Code branching and merging strategy.
* 5+ years source control tool experience (e.g. TFS including 2008, MSBuild)
* 5+ years build automation experience (e.g. MSBuild, Wix)
* 4+ years SQL Server (2000/2005/2008) experience
* Bug Tracking systems (e.g. HP-QC) desired

About TSPI

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Technology Service Partners, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Computer Science Corporation (NYSE:CSC).

CSC through its affirmative action efforts, actively seeks, employs and retains the most qualified individuals; provides equal opportunity for all aspects of employment, including training, education and promotions; and lawfully conducts these and all company-sponsored activities in a manner not discriminatory toward any individual because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age (over 40), genetic information, disability or U.S. veteran status.

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