Software Configuration Engineer

Job Title: Software Configuration Engineer Function: InfrastructureConfiguration Management Group Duration: 3 month rolling Rate: €400 euros per day Location: Dublin, Ireland Our client, one of Europe's foremost Insurance companies, is looking to recruit a Software Configuration Engineer to be based at their offices in Dublin. Essential Skills/ Knowledge Required: ·Third Level Education ·English fluency essential, with strong documentation skills ·Well organised with strong analytic and decision making skills ·Self-motivated, demonstrating initiative and the ability to work as part of a team ·Excellent communicator with a positive attitude towards change ·Insurance or financial services background desirable not essential ·Experience in the support of production systems and new system deployments ·Excellent Knowledge of SDLC, version/source control and change management, gained while working in a SCM, development or infrastructure role in a Client-Server/Web Environment. ·Over 3 years experience working in a development or technical support role ·Broad experience across LAN Administration, Junior DBA and Configuration Management and Development preferred ·Demonstrated experience of the following: OS: Windows 2K32K8 (StandardEnterprise), Windows XP, Citrix (XenApp 4.5) DEVELOPMENT: VB (5, 6 or Script), HTML, ASP, XML, SQL, DOS Scripting PRODUCTIVITY: MS Office, MS Project SDLC: Knowledge of Version Control and Incident Management systems. ITIL (preferred) AUDIT: Maintaining and evidencing SDLC controls for Sarbanes Oxley and Internal Audit OTHER: Java Application Servers, Directory Services IBM Enterprise Content Manager for DB2 (or equivalent other vendor/version) experience a plus Working within the Configuration Management Group, the Software Configuration Engineer's primary responsibilities include: · Execution, delivery and storage of releases to specification, in a controlled and timely manner. · Installation and management of controlled environments · Assisting Production Support and project teams with installation of uncontrolled environments · Adherence to release processes and their continuous improvement. · Adherence to, and implementation of Audit requirements · Maintenance of the releases system and any related tools. · 2nd tier end user support · Evaluation of new technologies for use in the release process and related areas within the SDLC. Development and implementation of same when required. · Meet and maintain software quality standards · Maintain and evidence SDLC controls for Internal and Sarbanes Oxley Audit If you are interested and have the necessary skills please apply today and we will get straight back to you.
Salary: 3 Month rolling contract. Date posted: 18/01/2013