Staff Build and Release Engineer (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

GE Vernova; United States; Remote; USD 99,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled software developer to lead builds and releases in a dynamic environment. This role involves managing complex release processes, mentoring junior team members, and integrating security automation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software development using languages like C# and Python, alongside experience with databases such as SQL Server. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a supportive work environment with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development, automation, build, and release.
• Expert in developing code for others to learn from.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the release process for large product releases.
• Manage key deliverables and mentor junior team members.

Skills

C#

Python

C

Fortran

Ladder logic

Structured Text

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Git

GitLab

ASP.Net

WPF

Web APIs

ReactJS

.Net Core

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Own builds, releases and continuous integration process for large and complex releases of a product and at times expands the scope across multiple concurrent releases.
• Own, manage and improve release process. Focuses on scale and efficiency. Deploys the right builds across environments.
• Integrate Product Security scanning and automation.
• Manage key deliverables and mentors junior team members.
• Experience in software development using C#, Python, C, Fortran, Ladder logic, or Structured Text.
• Experience interfacing with databases such as SQL Server or Oracle.
• Prior work experience in an agile environment, or introductory training on Lean/Agile.
• Contribute in driving initiatives such as defining standards and processes to ensure quality.
• Work cross functionally with other business departments to align activities and deliverables.
• Develop and enhance the test infrastructure and continuous integration framework used across teams.
• Determine best practices and principals and promotes them across the team.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in developing and executing automated builds and scripts.
• Learn new build and releases techniques and methodologies and trains the team in the same.
• Work with developers and stakeholders to deliver quality software through the build and deployment system.
• Partner with and provides direction to fellow team members to diagnose bugs and formulate solutions.
• Use industry best practices to improve Build, Release and Continuous integration processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Software Development, Automation, Build and Release, or similar fields.

Eligibility Requirements

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Desired Qualifications

• Contributes to driving initiatives such as defining standards and processes to ensure quality.
• Expert in developing code for other developers to learn from.
• Knowledge of containers, GitLab, Software Development, Security scanning, build automation.
• Usage of Git.
• Creation and maintenance of GitLab pipelines.
• Creation and development of containers.
• Development technologies such as ASP.Net, WPF, Web APIs, ReactJS, .Net Core.
• Nuclear Operation experience.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Familiar with the requirements of safety certified software.
• Experience interfacing with databases such as SQL Server or Oracle.
• Experience with Web services.

Business Acumen

• Strong problem-solving abilities and capable of articulating specific technical topics or assignments
• Experience in building scalable and highly available distributed systems
• Skilled in breaking down problems and estimate time for development tasks
• Evangelizes how our technology solves customer problems from a technology and business perspective

Leadership

• Demonstrates clarity of thinking to work through limited information and vague problem definitions
• Influences through others; builds direct and "behind the scenes" support for ideas
• Proactively identifies and removes project obstacles or barriers on behalf of the team
• Shares knowledge, power, and credit, establishing trust, credibility, and goodwill

Personal Attributes

• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
• Skilled in providing oversight and mentoring team members. Shows ability to effectively delegate work.
• Applies values, business strategy, policies, precedent, and experience to make complex decisions in ambiguity and with uncertain consequences.

The base pay range for this position is $99 – 140K. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 5/8/25.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: June 30, 2025