Senior Software Engineer, Build and SCM

This is a remote-based position in Mexico located in Mexico City or Monterrey.
Calix is seeking a Build and Release Engineer highly knowledgeable in SCM methodologies with requisite hands-on technical skills to build and maintain the engineering environment, manage, compile, assemble, and implement source code into finished products, and define and deliver configuration management.
The Build and SCM Engineer is skilled in SCM methodologies and can perform the tasks required of release engineering - whether operational, process oriented, or project-based. Their project results are complete and well-documented. Similarly, processes are well-documented and repeatable. Tools and software are scalable, robust, and well- documented. The candidate is expected to continually strive to improve tools and processes and foster relationships with other areas by building strong networks.
The Build and SCM engineer will support the entire Systems Products team in the management of multiple complex releases throughout the product lifecycle: code submission, branching, merging, conflict resolution, source code control and health, build, compile, release, and sustaining. A successful candidate will have experience in a fast-paced multiple product environment and is motivated in their own delivery of quality in everything that they do. This position carries tremendous responsibility and high visibility within the systems team as well as the overall company.
The ideal candidate should be passionate about DevOps operations and enjoys the kind of work that is repeatable and scripted, knows how to manage their time and commitments to avoid burning out, excel at executing detailed and complex run lists, quickly learn and internalize a repeatable SCM process, and be a clear and thorough communicator.

Please submit your resume in English - we can only consider applications submitted in this language.

Responsibilities:

• Build/configuration/administration and troubleshooting of highly complex products with a common operating system, high level of code reuse, and multiple parallel releases.
• Ad hoc troubleshooting of merge and release blockers (hardware, configuration, code) and support triaging efforts related code management and release.
• Work on build optimizations for various products.  
• Execute branch management and code promotions throughout the development and release cycle.
• Design, Implement, and manage cloud-native microservices using modern DevOps practices.
• Automate the promotion and deployment of artifacts using tools such as ArgoCD.
• Use maven for build automation and dependency management in a microservices environment.
• Implement and manage containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in implementing and managing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Generate and execute software configuration management plans for multiple products.
• Documentation: process workflows, FAQs, technical documentations and provide training to different stakeholders.

Required Skills:

• 8+ years Build/Release experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• Strtong technical skills in Perl, Shell Scripting, Python, Make, and SCM tools.
• Strong knowledge of Jira, Git, Stash, Bamboo, Crucible, Fisheye.
• Demonstrated ability to support Release Operations - development and release environments, mission-critical internal tools administration.
• Strong command of code branching architecture branching, merging, rollback plans, etc. Preferably in GIT.
• Experience with source code management, makefiles, ODE, branching, and integrating software.
• Experience supporting multi product, core OS, and multi-site environment.
• Experience in Continuous integration build systems. Eg. Jenkins, Bamboo, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and adjust priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment.
• Basic JQL and SQL query knowledge and experience.
• Proven track record of implementing build/release systems around new products.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desired Skills:

• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under deadlines.
• Networking / Access experience.
• 8+ years’ experience with a scripting language (Python preferred, but Shell, Perl, Bash, etc.) required.

Location:

• This is a remote-based position in Mexico located in Mexico City or Monterrey.

#LI-Remote