Company DescriptionSteel Thread Software, Inc. is a privately-held, certified small business headquartered in Dulles, VA. Since 2008, we have consistently delivered quality Information Technology services to leading US Federal Government agencies. Our history has been to provide best practices and offer emerging technologies that meet the mission objectives of a diverse customer base.Job DescriptionJob Description Steel Thread Software, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Build and Release Engineer who is looking to join a fast-paced start-up environment working with both commercial and Government clients.QualificationsSkills & Requirements Key Results Area:Automate and optimize our software build and deployment system, ensuring we measure and minimize the time from commit to customerEnsuring the system can be used to release software to both hosted and download customers rapidly, correctly, whenever required and without downtimeMake sure build and deployment processes are following known best practices, with fellow developers following these practicesBuild, extend and maintain the software release pipeline system, ruthlessly minimizing the feedback loop for developers and release time to for customersEducation of the team on the best use of build, deployment and other toolsRepeatability of the release management process for the development teamScale pipeline to support more customers, systems and developersMain Activities:Including but not limited to:Building and maintaining the build and deploy pipeline environmentCoach and train developers on best practices that help them become more efficientAutomating release to manufacturing steps, optimizing for continuous release and deployments to scaleRaise build and deploy infrastructure issues and potential improvements with Build and Deploy Engineering TeamsLiaise with Build & Deploy Engineers in other teams on a regular basis on common issuesPerforming other software development tasks, such as developing code for internal and external web applicationsWorking with QA and Dev team to push the envelope on known best practices for automation, always improving themKey Skills and Experience:Experience and knowledge of various testing, development, build and release toolsExperience with Puppet, Sonar, Jenkins, etc.Experience of writing JavaExperience developing software build and deploy plans. Experience with software build and deploy automation toolsExperience with Ant or MavenExperience with Continuous IntegrationExperience with Continuous Delivery and continuously available webapps preferred Desired Skills:BS or MS in Computer Science or related field.5 years of wok experience in a corporate development environment.Experience in a fast-paced, agile environmentAdditional InformationWe urge qualified candidates o apply for this position and experience the rewards of working for a progressive, dynamic, and forward-thinking organization that values the development of success of its employees. Steel Thread offers an excellent benefits package and a truly exciting work environment that encourages individual growth, cooperation, and innovation.What We Offer:Competitive salary6 weeks of paid time offImmediate eligibility to participate in a matched 401(k) retirement savings planFull Health/Dental/Vision/Life benefitsPaid time off for trainingCorporate events with paid lunchesCompany provided beverages and snacksCasual dress codeQuarterly company outingsLunch & Learn programsCompany sponsored happy hoursParking reimbursementRecognition and rewards bonusesReferral bonusesEqual Opportunity EmployerSteel Thread Software provides equal employment opportunity and services to all individuals without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. It is the intention that all applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume, and salary history.