Sr. Build & Release Engineer

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Build & Release Engineer to help us modernize our delivery, integration, testing, and deployment processes. This position is essential for advancing the implementation of our next-generation platform solutions (GRID MODERNIZATION).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with the services and technology teams to define and implement CI/CD best practices and evolving the standardization of deployments.
• Help the team mature our automated deployment and container utilization strategies to improve customer deliveries.
• Break down problems and estimates time for quality related tasks.
• Increase task level and ability to take on multiple projects at one time.
• Demonstrated expertise with various configuration management, build management and continuous integration tools and methodologies.
• Strong background with SDLC and methodologies like Lean/Agile, CI, Software and Product Security, Scalability, Documentation Practices, Refactoring and Testing Techniques.
• Work with both internal and external customers to deliver and deploy Kubernetes for our next-generation solutions.
• Willingness to work across products lines for solution integrations.

Education Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 4 years of industry experience.
• Must have 3+ years’ experience in Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, or related tooling.
• 3 years' experience in Shell, Python, UNIX/LINUX scripting.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.
• Must be willing to travel (if travel is required) – 15%.

Desired Characteristics

Technical Expertise:

• 3-4 years of experience in supporting industry standard core CI/CD infrastructure components: Nexus/Artifactory, Terraform, Ansible, Code Coverage tools, Security tools etc.
• Proven experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/SQL).
• Solid understanding of computer networking.
• Strong problem solving/troubleshooting skills and approach.
• Proficiency in the setup, configuration, maintenance, and upgrading of one or more server operating system families (Linux, Windows).
• Automation/DevOps experience is a MUST.
• Experience building and implementing CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiar with AWS technology and methodologies.
• Understands the importance of Build and Release as part of development life cycle and with reference to continuous integration process. Fully understands the importance of different software environments like Development, QA, and Production.
• EMS and/or ADMS experience.
• Experience supporting customers both remotely and in-person.

Business Acumen:

• Displays understanding of the project’s value proposition for the customer. Shows commitment to deliver the best value proposition for the targeted customer.
• Understands how the business solves the problem in specific domain areas using the technology (Ex: Energy Management domain).

Leadership:

• Influences through others; builds direct and "behind the scenes" support for ideas. Pre-emptively sees downstream consequences and effectively tailors influencing strategy to support a positive outcome.
• Able to verbalize what is behind decisions and downstream implications. Continuously reflecting on success and failures to improve performance and decision-making.
• Proactively identifies and removes project obstacles or barriers on behalf of the team. Able to navigate accountability in a matrixed organization.
• Communicates and demonstrates a shared sense of purpose. Learns from failure.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $110,400 USD - $165,600 USD. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.