Configuration Managers (Senior, Mid-level, and/or Architect)

Colorado  ‐ Onsite
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Configuration Managers needed including a Senior Configuration Manager/Architect and a Mid-Level Configuration Manager. These are new positions at a profitable $400 million healthcare software/SaaS services corporation having a development facility in the Denver, CO area. These positions start with a 3 to 6 month contract and then are scheduled to convert to be a PERMANENT FULL-TIME position.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Responsible for overall execution of build and deploy activities in the QA and production environments, including directing CM activities of other team members as needed. 
  • Lead architecture discussions for the build system and create automated build/deploy scripts and procedures. 
  • Administer and customize/extend SCM tools; train internal users.
  • Participate in development of custom build and deployment tools.
  • Take a lead role in research, evaluation, and recommendation of CM tools.
  • Coordinate operating standards among CM engineers, including build/deployment methodologies, automation, and documentation.
  • Review and create standards for technical entries in CM build and deployment documentation.
  • Recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies to keep projects on target.
  • Recommend CM process improvements; lead process improvement implementation.
  • Negotiate and coordinate project milestone dates with team leaders, Engineering Managers and Program Managers.
  • Participate in specification document reviews as required.
  • Act as a mentor and train less-experience staff members.
  • Provide input for justifications and proposals for CM equipment and CM projects. 
  • Participate in interviewing process and provide input for candidate selection.
  • Stay abreast of new technologies in the industry.
  • Represent CM on cross-functional project teams and scrums.
  • Work with Development to ensure established configuration procedures are followed.
  • Follow established procedures for archiving to ensure audibility of product releases. 
  • Communicate status on a periodic basis in written/verbal format as required.
  • Follow the Product Development Methodology.
  • Establish and maintain productive relationships with Development, QA and other applicable departments.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Attributes:

  • Configuration management or Release Management or Build Engineering
  • Jenkins or Hudson Continuous Integration Tools (similar tools are CruiseControl, Hudson, Bamboo, BuildMaster, AnthillPro, Teamcity)
  • ANT or MAVEN build automation tools (similar tools are Groovey, Grails Ant, Maven, MSBuild, OpenMake Meister, IBM Rational Build Forge)
  • Perl, or other UNIX Shell Scripting
  • Subversion or Mercurial version control system (Git is a similar tool)
  • Linux, or Solaris, or UNIX
  • Oracle
  • Continuous Integration or Continuous Delivery System - designing and implementing
  • Agile software development
  • Java, J2EE - basic understanding architecture (hands on development not necessary)
  • Chef preferred - or willingness to learn
  • Puppet preferred - or willingness to learn
  • Cognos preferred - or willingness to learn

Must be available to join in the Denver Area immediately or within 2 weeks notice and be able to start contributing quickly. Must pass a criminal background check. Please respond quickly to be confidentially considered for this career opportunity.

Application Requirements
  • Client will only consider local candidates.
  • Client will not accept subcontractors
Required Qualifications:
  • Configuration Management
  • Linux
  • Ant
Benefits/Perks
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • and Life Insurance for Full-time W2 Consultants
  • Supplemental Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Dependent Care Assistance
  • 401(k) with Roth feature
  • 529 Educational Savings Plan
  • Free E-learning Courses
Start date
n.a
Duration
3 to 6 months
From
MATRIX Resources, Inc.
Published at
12.04.2012
Project ID:
346986
Contract type
Freelance
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