Application Release Engineer (Java)

Highbrow LLC; Toronto, Mississauga, London; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is looking for an Application Release Engineer to lead the automation of deployment processes across environments. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience and expertise in tools like SAS, Java, and Python. The role involves designing and implementing automated build processes, ensuring quality, and recommending optimal deployment solutions. A relevant university degree is required, with a strong academic background preferred. This position offers opportunities for growth within a technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience with deployment in service-oriented environments.
• Strong understanding of automated build processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of automated deployment mechanisms.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated build processes.
• Evaluate optimal deployment solutions for infrastructure implementation.

Skills

SAS

Java

Python

Windows PowerShell

UNIX shell scripting

Salt

Education

University or post-graduate degree

Strong academic background (computer science, engineering)

Job description

Job Title: Application Release Engineer (Java)

Job ID: 2024-12575

Job Location: London, ON, Toronto, ON, Mississauga, ON, or Scarborough, ON (2 days/week in office)

Job Travel Location(s):

# Positions: 2

Employment Type: W2

Duration:Long Term

# of Layers:0

Work Eligibility:All Work Authorizations are Permitted – No Visa Transfers

Key Technology:SAS, Java, Python, Shell Scripting, Salt

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and definition of automated mechanisms for developers (software engineers) to deploy code in repeatable fashion across all environments.
• Lead complex application / product deployments in load balanced service-oriented environments.
• Design, implement and maintain an automated build and install/deploy process; develop and maintain build scripts of projects and/or products.
• Evaluate and recommend optimal deployment solutions within business technology architecture; collect environment requirements for infrastructure implementation by analyzing the current system environment, using technical tools and utilities.
• Develop and recommend technical strategies and solutions to maintain and/or expand service levels.
• Ensure that the quality of the automation components is in good working condition and provide suggestions for enhancements.
• Integrate technical solutions within the business environment, recognizing system interdependencies and reusability, and ensuring seamless delivery.
• Define and ensure that appropriate security levels are established and maintained for processes, information exchange and system implementations.
• Act as an expert resource providing insight and recommendations based on industry and technology trends, system strategy and design.
• Perform Release Engineering functions for either cloud or non-cloud services, products, and platforms.

Skills and Experience Required:

Required

• 5-7 years relevant experience
• Experience with SAS
• Experience with Java
• Experience with Python
• Experience with Windows PowerShell
• Experience with UNIX shell scripting.
• Experience with Salt

Education:

• University or post-graduate degree
• Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering)