Modelica Libraries Deployment Manager

TECHNIA; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Claytex Services, a TECHNIA Company, is seeking for a Modelica Libraries Deployment Manager to join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis based in Leamington Spa (hybrid) and in return you will receive a competitive salary. This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility to work from home and our head office in Milton Keynes.

Who are we?

We are Claytex, a bold, innovative consultancy and software developer that has been pushing the boundaries of modelling and simulation solutions for systems engineering since 1999. We specialise in simulating complex system dynamics from autonomous vehicles to advanced engineering models using Dymola and Modelica, tools that help us predict how complex systems interact and behave.

At Claytex, we live by the same values as TECHNIA:

We Go Explore - Innovate, ask questions, and push limits.

We Keep Learning - Stay curious, embrace technology, and grow.

We Build Trust - Strong partnerships start with reliability.

We Work Together - Collaboration fuels breakthroughs.

The Modelica Libraries Deployment Manager role:

As a Modelica Libraries Deployment Manager, you will be coordinating the model library release to our customers ensuring the highest quality is achieved.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Library Testing, Packaging and Installer Creation:

• Coordinate, carry out and test our Modelica library upgrades for new versions of Dymola twice a year to fixed time points in the calendar.
• Package the Modelica libraries into installable formats suitable for customer distribution.
• Create comprehensive installers ensuring ease of installation and compatibility across platforms.
• Maintain our library build scripts (Modelica, Inno).

Coordination of Library Bugs and Improvements:

• Discuss bugs and coordinate associated fixes reported for the libraries throughout the year.
• Review regression test results of the model test libraries to identify issues that need addressing.
• Prioritise and manage improvement tickets to enhance library functionalities and performance.

Creation and Delivery of Modelica Libraries:

• Lead the creation process of the Modelica library products.
• Ensure timely delivery aligned with release schedules.
• Coordinate with development teams to meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Update copyright statements and library version numbers, keeping the libraries up to date.

Documentation and Quality Assurance:

• Update and maintain the library development and release process manuals.
• Devise, test and document library development and release process improvements.
• Check documentation for libraries, including user guides and release notes.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to verify libraries meet performance benchmarks and functional specifications.

Customer Support and Feedback Integration:

• Provide technical support to customers regarding library installations and functionalities.
• Gather and integrate customer feedback into the development process for continuous improvement.

Team Collaboration and Reporting:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, testers, and project managers.
• Prepare regular progress reports and updates for management and stakeholders.
• Liaise with the internal tool development team to give feedback on current and proposed functionality so that these can be continuously improved.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking someone motivated in the area of Quality Assurance.

Ideally, you will have:

• A degree level in a course related to QA and/or engineering.
• Experience of what simulation is.
• Existing knowledge of, or open to learn Dymola/Modelica.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Proactive problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• A good understanding of Quality Assurance.
• Experience of YouTrack (or similar) for ticket management.
• Desirable knowledge in TeamCity for continuous integration server.
• Excellent communication skills.

Why join us?

Because we are not just about business; we are about breaking barriers and shaping the future of tech. You will be part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and bold ideas. At Claytex/TECHNIA, we value our employees and the contributions they make. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to support and inspire you because when you thrive, so do we.

If you are an ambitious individual excited by the intersection of technology and creativity and want to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

If you think this role is for you and you have what it takes to be successful as our Modelica Libraries Deployment Manager, then click apply today - we would like to hear from you!