DevOps (Release Management) Engineer (offline)

Project Description:
Working as a member of project SCRUM Teams, you will leverage your strong understanding of Configuration Management tools and principles to develop robust software solutions. Using your knowledge of CI/CD tools and methodologies, your collaboration with Development/Testing will enable the SCRUM teams to effectively deliver high quality software through Delivery Automation. With an in-depth knowledge of Cloud platforms and other virtualization technologies, you will help define, implement and monitor Development and Testing environments, ensuring the Software teams have the tools on hand to effectively Develop and Test the software.
Responsibilities:
Accountabilities
• Act as DevOps Engineer for Software Release Management group
• Represent Release Management as an active member of the SCRUM Team(s)
• Perform Configuration Management, Versioning, Dependency Management activities
• Create/Implement Build solutions for Software projects
• Create end product deployment artifacts
• Script/Automate CI/CD pipeline solutions
• Define, Implement and Monitor Development and Testing environments in Azure
• Define, document and implement DevOps standards, best practices and processes
• Provide Risk Assessment and Mitigation for assigned Products and Projects
• Assure Scrum team is following Release Management strategies and best practices
• Ensure Build Quality is maintained and any build related issues are identified and communicated in a timely fashion
Mandatory Skills:
Technical Competencies
• Can demonstrate a strong understanding of DevOps and Configuration Management Practices, Strategies and Techniques
• Can demonstrate a working knowledge of TFS, Visual Studio, and Visual Studio Team Services
• Can demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft vNext build, Git and GitHub
• Is familiar with Microsoft Build, Team Build and/or other configuration management tools
• Has experience using NuGet, Chocolatey and/or other package management tools
• Has experience working with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment tools and processes
• Can demonstrate strong understanding of Release Management and Pipeline Management concepts
• Has experience with Software versioning and dependency management
• Has experience working with Microsoft technology stacks including .NET, WPF and C++ solutions
• Can demonstrate a strong understanding of Software Development and Agile methodologies
• Has Experience working in Agile/SCRUM environment
• Has experience writing PowerShell for Azure environments including ARM and DSC scripting
• Has experience with other scripting languages such as Python and/or Ruby
• Is familiar with VMWare, HyperV and/or other virtualization environments
• Is familiar with Docker and/or other Containerization solutions
• Has working knowledge of Chef, Puppet and/or Ansible
• Has experience with Business Process Re-Engineering
• Is familiar with Open Source tools and technologies and has experience scanning software artifacts for standards compliance
• Is detail-oriented
• Can demonstrate good troubleshooting/problem solving skills
Interpersonal Competencies
• Excellent Oral/Written Communication skills
• Team Collaboration
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
Nice-to-Have Skills: Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or similar discipline, and 5 years of related experience through 10 years of Software Release/Configuration Management

About Luxoft

Luxoft provides high-end business solutions to clients across the globe. With deep domain expertise in the finance, telecom, energy, automotive, travel and aviation industries, the company consistently goes beyond its clients’ expectations by bringing together technology, talent, innovation, and the highest quality standards.
We offer international delivery capabilities through our network of state-of-the-art delivery centers around the world. Luxoft`s customers benefit from the right mix of technology skills, industry knowledge, proprietary processes, methodologies, and a choice of engagement models.

Company website:
https://www.luxoft.com/