Devops Engineer

Context
In the context of the DevOps program, we are searching for a DevOps Engineer - Release Automation expert.
The objective of the program is to optimize the build, test and deployment strategy of different technologies by implementing new processes and supporting tools which follow the DevOps principles.
He/she will work on the implementation of CA Release Automation (RA) and integrate it in the existing platform.
In this role he/she will be in contact with many teams/stakeholders (from development to release management) in the IT organization with as objective to automate the deployment various technologies and the configuration of the target environments.
He/she will also contribute to performance and scalability improvements on the existing platform.

Function Description
Add technologies to the CA Release Automation platform:
° Work together with different teams/stakeholders to establish the process for adding a new technology to the automated deployment platform
° Implement the process in close collaboration with the concerned team
° Propose optimizations to the process based on your interactions with the teams
° Document the process automation for new technologies, update existing documentation when needed

Manage CA Release Automation infrastructure:
° Validate the infrastructure requirements of the CA RA platform
° Document the infrastructure setup
° Validate and update the CA RA architecture

Evolution of the CA Release Automation platform
° Liaise with IT Group on the evolution of the platform
° Exchange with other entities of our company (e.g. BDDF, BNL) on the development of common components/action packs and processes

Integration of CA Release Automation in the DevOps chain:
° Integrate CA RA with the Continuous Build & Integration Platform and Release Management processes & tools
Continuous Build & Integration Platform
° Contribute to the evolution of the existing platform (Build around Jenkins Enterprise, Maven, Nexus Pro, SVN and GITLab)

High Availability & Monitoring
° Propose and implement the architecture for high availability of CA RA and the Continuous Build & Integration Platform
° Implement monitoring for the Continuous Build & Integration platform and CA RA

Start Date ASAP
End Date 31/12/2016

Location
Brussels

Required knowledge / Experience

Education
Master or equivalent by experience

Languages Requirement
Very good knowledge of English. French and/or Dutch is an important plus for interactions with clients, co-workers and external partners.

Experience
° Thorough understanding of the SDLC
° Proven experience with CA Release Automation
° Experience with implementation of continuous build, integration and deployment systems

Technical Experience
° Experience in the administration, setup and maintenance of CA Release Automation
° Experience with CA Release Automation development and action packs
° Experience with Java and WebSphere in the scope of continuous integration and automated deployment
° Experience with Continuous Integration Platforms is a plus
° Experience on Windows platforms
° Experience on Linux platforms

Business Experience
Preferable
Banking knowledge or experience is a plus.
Experience in large IT organization

Soft skills
° Team player
° Quick self-starter, pro-active attitude
° Quick learner
° Good Communication and Influencing skills
° Good analytical and synthesis skills
° Autonomy, commitment and perseverance
° Ability to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment
° Flexible, accurate & control minded.
° Be able to work in a team, and with different groups in the organization, provide information and part of the solution, communication skills.
° Assertive and result-oriented