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Software Build Manager

Job Type Fulltime
Days/Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST
Job Location Fresno, California

JOB DESCRIPTION

Famous Software is revolutionizing information management in the fresh food supply chain. We use a team approach to software development and customer support. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the produce industry's leading Product Mangers, Software Developers, Software Engineers, Business Analysts, Quality Assurance, and Database Managers. Together you will create and enhance integrated, world class Oracle/Windows-based supply chain business solutions.

This opportunity is appropriate for experienced software development professionals with impressive track records and a solid understanding of software team management. At Famous Software Build Manager is “working manager” position. You will hire, schedule, and review at least one Build Engineer. You will also personally contribute to the development of build tools. Your team will work closely with other software developers and product teams to help create innovative, timely deliverables.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Gain and maintain a working knowledge of all Famous Software products
  • Hire, direct, schedule and review one or more Software Engineers
  • Write programs and scripts to be included in deliverable products
  • Assure code functionality in multiple environments and configurations
  • Participate in the quality control aspects of your creations
  • Manage the general release of completed projects
  • Oversee ongoing maintenance of software, scripts, and release transitions
  • Provide internal, and occasionally external customer support
  • Responsible for generation and management of test builds for test platforms
  • Take charge of software configuration, version control and release management

    • Qualifications/requirements

    This position requires at least two-years of configuration management experience. Knowledge of Telelogic's Synergy CM system, InstallShield, Java, PowerBuilder and similar tools will be valuable. Business-to-business exposure is a definite plus. Experience using Oracle's database tools, Microsoft Windows, and VMware in a software development setting are important. Experience with network management will be helpful. You should possess significant experience and/or a degree in one of the following concentrations: computer science, accounting, business, finance, information systems, agribusiness, or management. In addition, please be prepared to demonstrate your:

  • Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
  • Employee motivation and time management skills
  • Willingness to roll up your sleeves in a team environment
  • Familiarity with contemporary software development tools and best practices
  • Motivation and time management skills
  • Passion for new technologies and attention to detail

    • How to Apply

    If you believe that your skills and experience would make you an effective team member, please e-mail your resume along with cover letter to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it