Sr. IT Software Release Specialist

Description • 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. • 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 • 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. • Supports the organization's quality program(s). Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or computer information systems from an accredited college or university preferred. • Proven experience with SCM, release management, and software development process is preferred. • 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 • High attention to detail. • Support Experience / Customer Service 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) Benefits Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.