Build and Release Engineer

Steel Thread Software, Inc. is a privately-held, certified small business headquartered in Dulles, VA. Since 2008, we have consistently delivered quality Information Technology services to leading US Federal Government agencies. Our history has been to provide best practices and offer emerging technologies that meet the mission objectives of a diverse customer base.

Job Description

Steel Thread Software, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Build and Release Engineer who is looking to join a fast-paced start-up environment working with both commercial and Government clients.

Skills & Requirements

Key Results Area:

• Automate and optimize our software build and deployment system, ensuring we measure and minimize the time from commit to customer
• Ensuring the system can be used to release software to both hosted and download customers rapidly, correctly, whenever required and without downtime
• Make sure build and deployment processes are following known best practices, with fellow developers following these practices
• Build, extend and maintain the software release pipeline system, ruthlessly minimizing the feedback loop for developers and release time to for customers
• Education of the team on the best use of build, deployment and other tools
• Repeatability of the release management process for the development team
• Scale pipeline to support more customers, systems and developers

Main Activities:

Including but not limited to:

• Building and maintaining the build and deploy pipeline environment
• Coach and train developers on best practices that help them become more efficient
• Automating release to manufacturing steps, optimizing for continuous release and deployments to scale
• Raise build and deploy infrastructure issues and potential improvements with Build and Deploy Engineering Teams
• Liaise with Build & Deploy Engineers in other teams on a regular basis on common issues
• Performing other software development tasks, such as developing code for internal and external web applications
• Working with QA and Dev team to push the envelope on known best practices for automation, always improving them

Key Skills and Experience:

• Experience and knowledge of various testing, development, build and release tools
• Experience with Puppet, Sonar, Jenkins, etc.
• Experience of writing Java
• Experience developing software build and deploy plans. Experience with software build and deploy automation tools
• Experience with Ant or Maven
• Experience with Continuous Integration
• Experience with Continuous Delivery and continuously available webapps preferred

Desired Skills:

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of wok experience in a corporate development environment.
• Experience in a fast-paced, agile environment

We urge qualified candidates o apply for this position and experience the rewards of working for a progressive, dynamic, and forward-thinking organization that values the development of success of its employees. Steel Thread offers an excellent benefits package and a truly exciting work environment that encourages individual growth, cooperation, and innovation.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 6 weeks of paid time off
• Immediate eligibility to participate in a matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Full Health/Dental/Vision/Life benefits
• Paid time off for training
• Corporate events with paid lunches
• Company provided beverages and snacks
• Casual dress code
• Quarterly company outings
• Lunch & Learn programs
• Company sponsored happy hours
• Parking reimbursement
• Recognition and rewards bonuses
• Referral bonuses

Equal Opportunity Employer

Steel Thread Software provides equal employment opportunity and services to all individuals without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. It is the intention that all applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume, and salary history.