Posted by: ghotta June 1, 2009
Job opening in DC
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If you have few years of experience with Configuration Mangagement or Software Build/Deploy engineer, you have a pretty good chance of getting this job. Here is the link to the job post. Good luck. They are in real hurry to get this position filled. Make sure you have some kind of scripting experience.

www.ThomsonReuters.com

Senior Software Configuration Management Engineer-TEC00007880



Job Description

Thomson Reuters is the leading source of intelligent information for the world's businesses and professionals, providing customers with competitive advantage
Intelligent information is a unique synthesis of human intelligence,
industry expertise and innovative technology that provides
decision-makers with the knowledge to act, enabling them to make better
decisions faster.  Through its more than 50,000 people across 93
countries, Thomson Reuters delivers this must-have insight to the
financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media
markets, and is powered by the world's most trusted news organization. 
More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance
can be found on
www.ThomsonReuters.com.





We are searching for an experienced Software Configuration Management Engineer
to administer TFS and Visual Source Safe repositories, build software
components for internal applications and product releases, and assist
in monitoring the development and test environments.  Core
responsibilities for this position are Configuration Management
scripting, building and enhancing current processes.  In addition,
participating with Operations, this position requires monitoring and
ensuring development and test environments have correct configuration
and processes.  The ideal candidate will possess good technical and problem solving skills, positive attitude, strong communication skills, and, the ability to work as a team member.

 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Plan, design, develop and execute software configuration management tasks; tasks include building software deliverables from source code control, scripting of builds, and tracking of build versions on a Microsoft platform.
  • Administer the source code repositories in TFS and Visual SourceSafe.
  • Contribute to and drive the development and implementation of team and group process improvements.
  • Monitor processes within development and test environments.
  • Assist in defining schedules and quality expectations.
  • Collaborate with internal customers, most often software developers and testers, on assigned projects.
  • Participate as a team member and assist other team members where needed.





Qualifications

  • BS degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years experience in software configuration management; experience with Team Foundation Server and Visual SourceSafe a plus.
  • Solid understanding of CM best practices.
  • Windows system scripting experience.
  • Ability to actively communicate and escalate status and issues.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment to deliver results with aggressive deadlines and multiple priorities.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.

Thomson
Reuters employees take pride in providing our customers around the
world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted.
We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve
and define our success in terms of their success.  Our work environment
is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented
culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move
quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both
challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to
develop their skills and do their best work.


Thomson Reuters values diversity of culture and thought and seeks
talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world
regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification
under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the H-1B visa cap has been met for the fiscal year 2009 (October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009).

 




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