Software Build Engineer

SA TECHNOLOGIES; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Montreal is seeking a Software Build Engineer. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in build and release management, strong scripting skills in languages such as Python and familiarity with tools like Maven and Jenkins. Fluency in French is required. The role involves designing automated software builds, providing support, and developing cloud deployment strategies. This position offers a dynamic work environment and collaboration with an experienced team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in software industry.
• Experience with build and release management.
• Deep experience with scripting languages, especially Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and monitor software builds and deployments.
• Provide support for build automation.
• Develop blueprints for Cloud deployments.

Skills

Software build experience

Packaging and deployment

Scripting languages (Python/Jython)

Version control (GIT, SVN)

Java build tools (Maven)

Linux environments

Cloud solutions

Fluent in French

Tools

Maven

Jenkins

Nexus

Job description

SA Technologies Inc. (www.satincorp.com) is a market leader and one of the fastest growing IT consulting firms with operations in US, Canada, Mexico & India. SAT is an Oracle Gold Partner, SAP Services Partner & IBM Certified enterprise.

All SA Technologies requirements are Direct Client Requirements from IT Hiring Managers. We guarantee you the best rate for your skills and performance.

Job Description

Position: Software Build Engineer

Location: Montreal, QC

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Design, implement, perform and monitor software builds and deployments.
• Provide continuous support on builds and make the build and releases as fully automated as possible.
• Development and test of blueprints for Cloud deployments.
• Assist/support developers troubleshooting efforts of applications in Cloud environments. Timely resolution/investigation of deployments and development environments issues.
• Investigate tools that might speed up the process or make us more efficient in build and release management.
• Write programs and scripts to package and deliver products as needed.
• Manage/administer servers used by the development infrastructure team.
• Provide timely and accurate estimates for assigned tasks.
• Active participant in regular team meetings with the team, discussing issues related to productivity, process, workflow and quality
• Ensure that the build process is scalable and easy to understand.
• Clearly documenting the build process and branching strategies.
• Create and deploy tools to centralise, automate and monitor the build process.
• Enhance the efficiency of our development and product release processes.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in the software industry field including prior hands-on with systems, build and release management.
• Must have Software build, packaging and deployment experience.
• Experience in defining, implementing, and/or maintaining branching strategies.
• Knowledge of all phases of the software development lifecycle. Understanding of multi-tier application architecture and deployment.
• Deep experience with scripting languages, mostly Python/Jython but also useful are Perl and Groovy. Familiarity with PowerShell and comfortable using new scripting languages as needed.
• Familiarity with version control software (SVN, Subversion, GIT, ClearCase, RTC, Accurev, etc.)
• Deep experience with Java build tools: Maven (must have), Nexus and Jenkins
• Knowledge of OS, middleware and network technologies.
• Experience in Linux environments and systems administration as well as Windows Servers.
• Understanding of cloud and virtualization solutions. Experience with cloud systems

Candidates should be strong in Maven, Java, Jboss, SCM experience (GIT), strong scripting skill (Bash, PowerShell, Python), Jenkins/Nexus, Windows and Linux

Candidates should be able to speak and write fluent in French