Company Overview
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Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Build Engineer to lead our build and release engineering efforts at [$COMPANY_NAME]. In this role, you will architect and optimize the entire build pipeline, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of software products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to establish best practices, drive continuous improvement, and mentor junior engineers in build methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable build systems that support multiple teams and projects across the organization.
- Lead initiatives to improve build performance, reliability, and maintainability, reducing build times and downtime.
- Collaborate with product development teams to understand their build requirements and provide tailored solutions.
- Establish and enforce best practices for version control, build automation, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Conduct thorough code reviews and provide mentorship to enhance the skills of junior engineers in build and release processes.
- Identify and resolve complex build issues using advanced debugging techniques and tools.
- Provide regular reports and insights on build metrics and performance to stakeholders, driving data-driven decisions for improvements.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required:
- 10+ years of experience in build engineering or related fields, with a proven track record of managing large-scale build systems.
- Deep expertise in build automation tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
- Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
- Extensive experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and branching strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex build and integration issues in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their CI/CD services.
- Experience in a leadership role, guiding teams in best practices for build and release engineering.
Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies
- Proficient in build and release management tools and methodologies.
- Experience with performance tuning and optimization of build processes.
- Understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies.
- Familiarity with security best practices in build and deployment processes.
Soft Skills and Cultural Fit
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and innovate.
- Strong communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- A collaborative mindset, with a focus on teamwork and building positive relationships across departments.
- Proactive attitude towards continuous learning and professional development.
Benefits and Perks
Annual salary range: [$SALARY_RANGE]
Additional benefits may include:
- Comprehensive health insurance plans
- 401(k) with company matching
- Generous paid time off policy
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Wellness programs and initiatives
Equal Opportunity Statement
[$COMPANY_NAME] is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Location
This role requires successful candidates to be based in-person at [$COMPANY_LOCATION].