Lead Software Build Engineer

Plans, designs, supervises, and implements automated software configuration management, build and test systems for delivery of software products on Linux and Windows.  In this challenging position you will become a leader of a high-performance team that provides build and test services for Linux, Windows and Java storage networking product development teams.  In addition to architecture and design of build systems, you will also work closely with product development teams to resolve build issues and improve product build and test processes. The build and release engineering team develops and maintains build and imaging automation software running on Linux and Windows written in Python, Perl and Bash.  Cruise Control and Subversion are our primary automation and configuration management tools.  The team operates the automated build and test environment, administers software configuration management, and oversees the release process to web sites and manufacturing partners.
Experience Requirements:
8+ years experience with software configuration management using Subversion, CVS or comparable tools in Linux. 8+ years experience with Linux shell scripting (bash) or PERL.  2+ experience with building Windows applications.  Strong written and oral communication skills are a must.  Demonstrated team leadership, including project planning and a track record of solid execution, is a must. Experience with Python, mysql and html is highly desired. Experience with Java builds is highly desired.  Experience with automated build systems, particularly those that automate both Linux and Windows, is highly desired.  Experience with automated testing of client-server applications using clients running Windows Server is highly desired. Experience with embedded Linux automated installation, test and reporting techniques is highly desired.  Experience with VMWare Enterprise (ESX) is a highly desired.  Experience with building installers using InstallShield and InstallAnywhere is highly desired.  Experience with automated installation and scripting in Windows is a plus.  Experience with server, network and storage administration in a combined Linux and Windows environment is a plus. LeftHand Networks offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  For more information please visit us at www.lefthandnetworks.com