Source Code Release & Configuration Manager

SOURCE CODE RELEASE & CONFIGURATION MANAGER

INITIAL 3 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT - EXCELLENT RATES

SUPERB RURAL LOCATION - BASED WYTHALL, SOUTH BIRMINGHAM (JUST OFF JUNCTION 3, M42)

THIS IS A SUPERB OPPORTUNITY FOR A SOURCE CODE SPECIALIST, WITH SVN AND TORTOISE EXPERTISE, TO JOIN THE NEWLY CREATED FINANCE SYSTEMS TEAM AT PHOENIX - THE UK\'S LARGEST CLOSED LIFE & PENSION FUND CONSOLIDATOR, CURRENTLY IN THE MIDST OF A MAJOR ACTUARIAL SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION AND ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE PROGRAMME.

Working on both finance and actuarial systems, you'll be responsible for the initial set up and documenting of the source code configuration and control processes - enabling our development teams to use the repository to ensure minimal disruption to the overall release and delivery process.

Specifically this will involve:

- Creating subversion repository for Finance and Actuarial code sets, along with hooks and processes for use in development, testing and production activity
- Undertaking analysis of current code base, then proposing the approach and executing the subsequent migration into SVN repository
- Documenting code management and branching/merger strategies, as well as producing user guides for related processes
- Acting as a subject matter expert for SVN/Tortoise, involving the provision of guidance and training to technical leads in development teams

With a proven track record in defining code management and source code control best practices, backed by a sound grasp of financial systems and applications, you must be able to demonstrate:

- Expert level ability in the use of  Subversion and Tortoise for source code management  and configuration, including implementation on UNIX & Windows platforms
- Strong change management and control skills, coupled with a solid understanding of release management and ITIL processes used to record, track and deliver change
- A genuine and practical appreciation of software development lifecycles, ideally gained from a development background

In return, you can look forward to excellent rates, first class conditions and a great opportunity to make your mark in a fast developing FTSE listed company, with an exciting future ahead.

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