Software Configuration Management System Architect

USG Engineering; Veldhoven; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

USG Engineering is seeking a Software Configuration Management System Architect for ASML in Veldhoven, Netherlands. This role involves defining the software development environment and engaging with major tool suppliers, ensuring system performance and efficiency.

Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in configuration and build management, with a Bachelor’s in IT or software engineering. Excellent communication skills in English are essential and the company offers a supportive environment for career growth.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding and practical experience with software development environments.
• Knowledge of ClearCase is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define short/mid/long term roadmap.
• Participate as lead architect in IT CCP ST projects.
• Define proposals for system performance improvements.

Skills

Software development environments

Configuration and build management

Unix/Linux hardware infrastructure

ClearCase (knowledge)

Problem-solving attitude

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or software engineering

Job description

Software Configuration Management System Architect

Full-time

For our customer ASML in The Netherlands we are constantly searching for top notch candidates! ASML is a world market leader in semiconductor production systems with 55 offices in 16 countries worldwide. ASML equipment is used by the most renowned semiconductor manufacturers in the world, and all Top‑10 semiconductor spenders are ASML customers. Our success is a result of the way we operate.

We can help you to become part of an internationally driven team! Are you a player who enjoys the company of brilliant minds? Are you passionate about solving complex technological problems? If so, you will find working at ASML a highly rewarding experience. Per employee, ASML is Europe's second largest private investor in R&D, giving you the freedom to experiment in a culture where you can get things done.

Requisition Title: IT – Software Configuration Management System Architect
Introduction:

The software engineering infrastructure group is responsible for the IT environment that is used by more than 1,000 software developers within ASML. This environment consists of an integrated development, build, test and release environment and must be capable of supporting the lifecycle and configuration management of the ASML product software.

The environment is developed and maintained in close cooperation with the ASML software development community. The key challenge is to maintain a state‑of‑the‑art environment to support the newest product development while safeguarding the stability and reliability and long‑term support for the growing installed product base at our customers.

In this group we have multiple vacancies for software configuration management (SCM) architects. We are looking for experts in one of the domains (software configuration management, development, build, test, patch and release environment and supporting infrastructure) as architects capable of integrating the individual components into a state‑of‑the‑art software configuration management solution.

This job will give you the opportunity to work in a large team of software configuration management specialists.

Job Mission: Guard and guide the architecture of the ASML software development environment in close cooperation with ASML software developers.

Job Description:

• Play a major role in defining short/mid/long term roadmap;
• Participate as lead architect in the projects within our IT CCP ST software (Competence Center Product Solution Team) department;
• Define improvement proposals that focus on system performance and process efficiency for end‑users;
• Stay in contact and aligned with major tool suppliers to discuss their product roadmaps;
• Strong partner in discussions with product architects and other stakeholders within the software development department;
• Keep abreast of relevant literature, means and methods.

Context of the position:

ICT infrastructure, hardware and applications are absolutely mission‑critical for almost all ASML’s internal and external activities. A sub‑department within the IT organization is IT CCP ST; this department is responsible for the infrastructure and tooling for ASML’s development organization. Within IT CCP ST three development disciplines are represented: mechanical, electrical and software engineering. The SCM system Architect will be active in the software engineering group.

The SCM system architect will be part of the Architecture team which is part of the software engineering infrastructure team (approximately 35 FTE). This team is responsible for the software development environment for ASML’s product lines and maintains, supports and further develops this environment.

Other Information:

ASML creates the conditions that enable you to realize your full potential. We provide state‑of‑the‑art facilities, opportunities to develop your talents, international career opportunities, a stimulating and inspiring environment, and most of all, the commitment of a company that recognizes and rewards outstanding performance.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience;
• Thorough understanding and practical experience with:
  • Software development environments.
  • Configuration and build management.
  • Unix/Linux hardware infrastructure;
• Knowledge of ClearCase is a plus;
• Preferably hands‑on experience as a software developer or software configuration manager.

Personal skills:

• Shows initiative and problem‑solving attitude;
• Pragmatic, practical, flexible and committed to quality;
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in the English language.

Education:

At least a Bachelor level degree in IT or software engineering.

Your employment contract will be concluded with USG Engineering or one of our partner companies. USG Engineering will take care of work and resident permits.