Build and Release Engineer with some Devops/Java

Boston, Massachusetts

Saxon Global
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Role : Build and Release Engineer with some DevOps/Java

Rate : 60-63/hr on C2C

Work Auth : All Except H1B

Client : Plymouth

Hybrid Boston, MA
  • Build and Release Engineer with some DevOps/Java
  • This role focuses on automating, optimizing, and supporting the deployment and management of application infrastructure in a cloud-first environment. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience with Java build deployments, CI/CD tools, and AWS cloud services, and will be passionate about improving the software development lifecycle through automation, collaboration, and efficiency.

    Key Responsibilities:

    -Collaborate with the development team to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Maven, Git, and other tools to automate the software delivery process.

    -Support Java-based application builds and deployments, ensuring smooth integration and deployment workflows.

    -Manage version control and branch strategies with Subversion (SVN) and troubleshoot issues in build and deployment processes.

    -Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployments using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and AWS CloudFormation.

    -Utilize AWS services (EC2, EKS, S3, Lambda, VPC, Route 53, etc.) to deploy, scale, and manage cloud-based applications.

    -Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to CI/CD pipeline failures, test suite failures, and application deployments in both development and production environments.

    -Work with containers and container orchestration platforms like Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) for application deployment and migration.

    -Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and scaling of cloud-based applications, leveraging AWS native monitoring tools such as CloudWatch and CloudTrail.

    -Optimize application performance, reliability, and security in cloud environments through continuous monitoring and feedback loops.

    -Collaborate closely with developers to streamline and enhance the application development lifecycle and deployment workflows.

    Qualifications:

    -5+ years of experience in cloud-based IT infrastructure support, with a focus on application development, DevOps, and release engineer responsibilities such as build automation, testing and release coordination

    -3-5 years of hands-on experience in managing CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and supporting Java applications.

    -Proficiency with AWS services, including EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, VPC, CloudFormation, and related tools.

    -Strong expertise with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation for both cloud and on-prem infrastructure.

    -Solid understanding of application build and deployment processes, and troubleshooting skills for Java applications.

    -Familiarity with databases (Oracle, MongoDB, Redis) and application networking (TCP/IP, DNS).

    -Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Shell, PowerShell, or Node.js.

    -Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

    -BA/BS degree

    -Experience with GIT, Selenium testing, and Terraform

    -Familiarity with microservices architectures and frameworks like Spring Boot or Angular

    -AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Developer) and Kubernetes experience are a plus.
Date Posted: 01 April 2025
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