Software Configuration Management (SCM) Engineer

Blue Shield of California is looking for a career-minded, self-starting, and highly motivated Mid-Senior level SCM Engineer/Tool Administrator. The preference is given to candidates with stable employment history as a full-time employee.

An individual will be part of Release and Configuration Management group to support geographically dispersed development teams across multiple environments and various software technologies.

The ideal candidate is a Subject Matter Expert with hands-on experience administrating major enterprise level SCM tools, i.e. Serena SCM tool-suite, including Tracker and PVCS Version Manager; Clear Case/ Clear Quest; Perforce. He / she is detail-oriented, organized and focused with ability to prioritize his / her workload.

Primary Responsibilities:

Serve as subject matter expert to manage SCM Application suite of products. Manage SCM tool-suite in support of ongoing deployment, maintenance and development software efforts on company-wide basis.

Provide day-to-day operational and maintenance support to oversee tools, repositories and utilities currently deployed or upgrade the same to the next commercially available version(s) in the least disruptive manner.

Provide administrative and technical support not limited to installation of software patches, trouble-shoot problems, attend to performance tuning; provide software configuration, perform failure analysis, architecture and migrations.

Responsible for development and maintenance of code branching in support of software development efforts. Oversee creation of triggers, queries and metrics. Administer SCM Application suite of products guided by governing Policies and Procedures (P & P) in effect, and contribute to refine P & P.

Configure and sustain monitoring tools. Implement the Tools (SCM, Automated Testing, and Automated Metrics) across the enterprise.

Develop and support backup and recovery strategies for the SCM system.

Perform other administrative and technical duties as directed by manager.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Proactively determine future growth of SCM Application suite of products to manage capacity planning and performance to support then-current volume of users, reporting needs and sustain volume of supported Applications / Modules under maintenance.

Create and maintain SCM Process Documentation for installation and maintenance. Provide SCM Training as needed.



Create software build and support release efforts as needed.

Bachelor's degree and seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Familiarity with network communications technology.

Comprehensive knowledge of English Language Programming or current generation programming languages.

Knowledge of operating systems and systems hardware maintenance; familiarity with network communications technology.

Required Skills:

5+ years general SCM experience with at least 3 years administrative experience with Serena SCM tool-suite, including Tracker & Merant PVCS in a mixed Windows/UNIX environment; Serena Dimensions, ClearCase/CleareQuest or other SCM tools.

Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle, SCM practices along with Software Build and Release Management methodologies.

Mature hands-on experience with enterprise level systems for large organizations, preferably in insurance industry.

Strong ability to successfully manage concurrent deliverables on time and with quality within fast-paced environment and under deadlines.

Substantial experience to support parallel development environments in support of multi project development and interdependencies

Experience in tuning and managing SCM suite of products to operate optimally and efficiently with minimal downtime.

High degree of professionalism to address and resolve end-user issues. Experience in providing follow-up to customer base in timely and quality manner. Excellent oral and written communications are required.

Demonstrated expertise with data extract and query tools (e.g. SQL/Oracle)

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US.

Desired Skills:

Working knowledge of the Web technologies (Unix, Windows). Experience within 3-tier architecture environment.

Working knowledge of Perl, Windows, and Unix shell scripting.

Experience with Oracle, Unix, NT, and Java/J2EE, MS-IIS.

Experience with creation and maintaining automated build tools.

Flexibility and maturity to adapt to the environment in transition.

Work independently as part of the expanded team.

Experience working on cross-functional teams and with other engineers, especially from different geographic locations, is a plus.

We offer a comprehensive employment package, including competitive compensation, excellent dental, medical and vision care plans, 401(k), tuition assistance, and a series of work/family resources. Blue Shield an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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