Configuration and Release Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in software configuration management processes and activities.

• Maintain records of configurations, release baselines, and version details.

• Prepare software release packages for distribution purposes.

• Verify the contents of releases, along with related documentation and supporting materials.

• Create and disseminate release notifications and emails.

• Compile release notes, summaries of changes, and related documentation.

• Maintain repositories for tracking releases and historical records.

• Support auditing and compliance efforts concerning software releases.

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of configuration management and release processes.

• Collaborate closely with the lead Configuration/Build/Release Engineer.

• Ensure that software releases are accurately packaged, documented, tracked, and communicated to relevant stakeholders.

• Verify that development teams have access to up-to-date and precise release information.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent experience may be taken into account.

• Strong organizational skills and adeptness in documentation.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience in a collaborative engineering setting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.

• Preferred experience in supporting software configuration management, build, or release processes.

• Familiarity with software development lifecycle processes and release management practices is preferred.

• Experience with locomotive controls, transportation systems, industrial automation, embedded systems, or similar engineering fields is a plus.

• Knowledge of application software development and/or Model-Based Design (MBD) methodologies is preferred.

• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink is advantageous.

• Exposure to embedded software development using C/C++ is preferred.

• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments is desirable.

• Experience with Git source control tools and workflows is preferred.

• Familiarity with GitLab, Git Extensions, and related repository management tools is beneficial.

• Experience with or support for automated build and continuous integration systems, such as Jenkins, is preferred.

• Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on processes and documentation.

• Effective communication skills across both technical and non-technical teams.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote setting.

• A mindset geared towards continuous improvement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• Opportunity to collaborate with the Locomotive Controls development team.

• Work environment focused on continuous improvement.