Application Release Engineer

REQUIREMENT DETAILS:
•    Lead the development and definition of automated mechanisms for developers (software engineers) to deploy code in repeatable fashion across all environments.
•    Lead complex application / product deployments in load balanced service-oriented environments.
•    Design, implement and maintain an automated build and install/deploy process; develop and maintain build scripts of projects and/or products.
•    Evaluate and recommend optimal deployment solutions within business technology architecture; collect environment requirements for infrastructure implementation by analyzing the current system environment, using technical tools and utilities.
•    Develop and recommend technical strategies and solutions to maintain and/or expand service levels.
•    Ensure that the quality of the automation components is in good working condition and provide suggestions for enhancements.
•    Integrate technical solutions within the business environment, recognizing system interdependencies and reusability, and ensuring seamless delivery.
•    Define and ensure that appropriate security levels are established and maintained for processes, information exchange and system implementations.
•    Act as an expert resource providing insight and recommendations based on industry and technology trends, system strategy and design.
•    Perform Release Engineering functions for either cloud or non-cloud services, products, and platforms.
Skills and Experience Needed
Required
•    5-7 years relevant experience
•    Experience with SAS
•    Experience with Java
•    Experience with Python 
•    Experience with Windows PowerShell 
•    Experience with UNIX shell scripting.
•    Experience with Salt
Education: 
•    University or post-graduate degree
•    Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering)