IT Software Release Specialist (Insurance) No OPT & H1B

To provide software configuration management (SCM) support at the program level; to manage parallel software development and release cycles ensuring functionality and provide SCM for large, distributed development network with remote partners; to work with other teams to resolve operational matters. Job Title: IT Software Release Specialist Duration: 12 Months (Contract to Hire) Location: Remote Must Skills: • High attention to detail. • Support Experience / Customer Service Skills • Strong communication skills. • Experience creating and maintaining documentation. • Excellent Interpersonal skills. • Ability to self-start and work independently, while keeping the team updated. • Ability to multi-task and handle changing priorities. • Experience with technical trouble shooting and problem solving. • Experience with software development life cycle. • Experience with code versioning software (SVN, Azure DevOps, SmartSVN+) • Experience with ticketing software (Footprints, ServiceNow). • Experience using Unix/Linux/AIX from command line. • Negotiation skills. + • Progress 4GL experience. + • Scripting experience + (ksh, bash, perl, python, ANT, PCT) JOB DESCRIPTION: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES: • Follow and enforce processes for code commits, commit messages, project and defect approvals, and release procedures. • Maintain Integrity of code repositories. • Review committed code changes for outliers. • Monitor code commits and merge to QA as appropriate. • Manually compile code, upon request. • Trouble shoot compilation errors. • Work closely with members of our team – and members of other IT Teams – to resolve any issues occurring after a release. • Triage software vs. environment issues. • Scripting as needed to improve processes. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s). QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Licensing Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or computer information systems from an accredited college or university preferred. Experience Proven experience with SCM, release management, and software development process is preferred. Skills & Knowledge: • Knowledge of software configuration management (SCM) tools (i.e. Subversion, CVS, GIT, TFS), MSBuild, ant/make build scripts, and build management tools (i.e. Jenkins, Azure Devops/TFS) • Knowledge of administration of Windows, UNIX or LINUX operating systems • Knowledge of administration of web sites/services in IIS or Apache. • Knowledge of development and scripting (i.e. .Net, Perl, shell scripting, PowerShell) and Makefiles • Knowledge of VMWare Excellent problem-solving skills • Analytical and interpretive skills • Ability to work after-hours and work on-call shifts. • Strong interpersonal skills Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products • Ability to work in a team environment • Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies