Software Release Specialist

Job Title: IT Software Release Specialist

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (11 Months)
Pay Rate: $45 – $51/hr

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Software Release Specialist to join our team supporting software configuration and release management activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in SCM, scripting, version control systems, and troubleshooting.

This role involves coordinating releases across multiple environments, maintaining code repositories, and working closely with development, QA, and support teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage software release processes and deployments
• Maintain and review code repositories (SVN, Git, Azure DevOps)
• Troubleshoot build/compilation issues
• Write and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python, Perl, etc.)
• Work with ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Footprints)
• Support and improve CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, MSBuild, ANT
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve post-release issues
• Ensure adherence to release management policies and procedures

Must-Have Skills:

• 3+ years of software configuration management (SCM) and release management experience
• Experience with version control systems: SVN, Git, Azure DevOps
• Hands-on scripting in Bash, KSH, Python, Perl, PowerShell
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix command line
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, MSBuild, ANT
• Experience with ticketing systems like ServiceNow or Footprints
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Progress 4GL experience
• Experience in software QA environments
• Knowledge of IIS or Apache web server configuration
• Experience with PCT scripting or legacy system integration

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $51.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: Remote