DevOps Release Engineer with Chef

Title: DevOps Release Engineer with Chef

Location: NJ

Duration: Full Time

Description:

DevOps Release Engineer

Responsibilities include

Deploying applications globally, coordinating in controlled environments using Chef

Configuring SVN distributed platform for multiple applications and automating builds using Jenkins or other tools.

Define a process for regulated SVN code control and builds.

Creating branches to support parallel development

Responsible for Code control and resolving merge conflicts

Creating branches to support parallel development

Responsible for Code control and resolving merge conflicts

Develop all necessary Unix/build scripts required for deployment automation etc.

Engage and schedule functional resources in support of deployment, implementation and verification.

Acquire final approvals from QA and the LOB for application deployments

Responsible for SIT, UAT, Prod & COB environments

Coordinate overall deployments, create deployment documents, release plans and run books

Troubleshooting application/middleware applications

Mandatory Qualifications:

Requires 7-8 years of related experience in one or more of the following areas

- Release engineer role

- Test environment support

- Knowledge of SVN/sub version or other SCM tools

- Unix/shell/Perl/Phython scripting

- Middleware support [Web Sphere (preferably), web logic etc].

- Application build tools like ANT/Maven/Jenkins

- Relational databases like SQL/Oracle(preferred)

- Knowledge of file transfer mechanism (ConnectDirect, SCP, SFTP, etc..)

Strong and proven ability to analyze and troubleshoot databases

Good knowledge on issue/problem reporting or managing systems like JIRA etc.

Advanced troubleshooting and deductive reasoning skills

Ability to converse in both technical and non-technical terms

Ability to show experience managing multiple tasks simultaneously and successfully

Experience working with geographically distributed and culturally diverse work-groups

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to develop strong client relationships

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.