Level 3 Communications, Inc

Software Configuration Management Specialist

Level 3 Communications, Inc$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of related experience; or a Graduate Degree with 2 years of experience; or 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, document, and enhance software programs for timely releases.
  • Utilize automation tools, like Jenkins, to improve build and release efficiencies.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex CI/CD and deployment issues.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams, software developers, and quality assurance to streamline release processes.
  • Develop and maintain effective verbal and written communication materials for software releases.

Benefits

  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule allowing for an extra day off every other week.
  • Dynamic and hands-on work environment contributing to national security.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation and software technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Software Configuration Management

Job Code: 36960

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:
  • L3Harris Spectrum Superiority is currently seeking a dynamic, hands-on Build and Release Engineer for our Software Configuration Management Team.
  • This position specializes in managing, documenting, and enhancing our organization's software programs and ensures timely software releases.
  • The main responsibility of the release engineer is to use automation tools, like Jenkins, to increase efficiencies of building and releasing critical software.
  • Your work will contribute directly to the security of our nation.


Essential Functions:
  • Advanced Scripting and Pipeline Automation - Scripting languages such as bash, python, groovy, etc., to automate manual tasks, and experience with Unix, Cmake, Docker (or other similar containerization tools)
  • Troubleshooting- Ability to diagnose complex CI/CD, build, and deploymentissues to ensure reliable and repeatable releases. Identify root causes of build and release failures and implement durable fixes in fast-paced environments.
  • Analytical Thinking - Ability to analyze, critique, andfollow software build instructions
  • Collaboration - Working closely with the engineering leadership, software developers, program and Systems Engineers, the Systems & Software Quality Assurance team, and others involved in the software release process
  • Communication Skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as release engineers communicate with various personnel and write software release reference materials
  • Time Management- Release engineers are relied upon to process software products in a timely manner, supporting programs to meet critical deadlines
  • Change Management- Ability to adapt to changes or unexpected barriers in the software build and release process, including rescheduled deadlines
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills/Qualifications:
  • Strong team player
  • Ability to communicate confidently and concisely with both engineers and non-engineers
  • Proven ability to translate vision/strategy into clear priorities and direction
  • Highly collaborative with a proven ability to quickly establish trust and credibility among peers and customers
  • Experience navigating matrix organizations to identify key stakeholders and create efficiencies in related efforts
  • Demonstrated history of embracing change and continually pushing for organizational improvement
  • Well-developed sense of workplace empathy and a high level of emotional intelligence
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Active U.S. security clearance
  • Advanced degree in CS or CE
  • A strong knowledge of modern software development tools, technology, processes, and techniques, including Agile, DevSecOps, and containerization
  • Experience with Jenkins, Artifactory, Git, Teamcenter, Collaborator, and the Atlassian Tool Suite (Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence)
  • Experience managing development and products that include open source software
  • Experience developing software for Department of Defense and intelligence community applications, including familiarity with AS9100D and AS9115A

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