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We are searching for an experienced Deployment Engineer at our Headquarters facility. We think creatively and keep challenging ourselves to help create a new future and eventually make humankind's dreams a reality. Ready for the challenge?
Description:
The Deployment Engineer will be responsible for the seamless deployment of program changes developed by our software development team into our test and production systems. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. In addition to deployment tasks, the Deployment Engineer will also be involved in standard maintenance duties to ensure the reliability and performance of our systems.
This is a full-time position at our North America HQ, though occasional travel may be required to travel to satellite offices in U.S.A.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Tier 1 business departments with defining, creating, and submitting proper deployment requests forms and documentation. 20%
- Coordinate with Business, Support, and Development teams to plan and schedule requested deployments. 20%
- Assist with and manage development of test deployment scripts for use on TEST and PROD implementations. 25%
- Successfully implement all deployments during scheduled timeframes, troubleshoot any issues and documents all results, issues, resolutions to keep system fully functional. 25%
- Define, document, and follow standards and best practices for systems design, testing, and implementation for all deployments. 10%
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Assign reported issues to the appropriate programmer or support team member.
- Coordinate deployment of system enhancements or new functionality.
- Coordinate with Systems Support team to ensure unit testing prior to User Acceptance Testing.
- Coordinate with OEM/OEM, Tier 1 HQ and other subsidiaries for any external system impacts or interfaces.
- Proper pre-deployment testing and validation is conducted to ensure smooth production launch
- Ensure appropriate approval and workflow channels are followed ahead of any deployments/changes. Documentation of all changes is properly recorded.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information technology or a related discipline (Or a combination of education and equivalent experience)
- Overall Related Experience
- 7+ years of progressive experience in a software deployment environment
- Proven experience in system deployment, preferably in a complex enterprise environment.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python) for automation tasks.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, CVS, SVN) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Strong understanding of operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows) and network fundamentals.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., ChangeFlow) is a plus.
- Certifications such as ITIL, DevOps, or relevant vendor-specific certifications are desirable.
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills required.
- Working knowledge of IBM-I (i5/OS, AS/400, System i, i-Series), AIX, WebSphere, Windows, and DB2
- Experience with Java a plus.
Skills/Competencies:
- Proficient computer skills: e-mail, record keeping, routine database, word processing, spreadsheets, support workflow development.
- Ability to coordinate and communicate with multiple groups within the Systems organization, as well as business users.
- This position must be able to troubleshoot basic and complex issues that arise during testing, implementation, and post launch.
- Ability to develop and maintain automation scripts or tools to improve efficiency.
Expected Hours of work:
This position typically works 8 hrs. per day M-F, with possibility of Hybrid work arrangement.Minimal travel <10%, may include day trips, to local warehouse, or in some cases, overnight at offsite locations
The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee.
The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off.
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About Advantage Technical
With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit .
Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.