Project description
We've been engaged by a large Australian Bank to provide resources to their Murex program.
We are looking for a Release Technical Engineer to support and streamline the release and deployment processes for a critical trading and risk management platform used by a leading financial institution.
The engineer will be responsible for overseeing and managing the release cycle, including planning, coordination, and technical troubleshooting, ensuring smooth deployment across various environments.
This role requires a strong background in release management, deployment tools, and technical support, with experience in Murex.
Responsibilities
Release and Deployment Management: Manage the end-to-end release process, from planning through to successful deployment, across various environments (dev, test, staging, production).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, testing, infrastructure, and business units, to ensure smooth, timely, and efficient releases.
Monitor and report on release schedules, risks, and milestones to ensure alignment with business requirements.
Version Control and Configuration Management: Maintain and monitor version control systems, ensuring all configuration items are tracked and managed accurately.
Oversee the configuration management process to ensure consistent deployment standards.
Environment Support and Issue Resolution: Provide technical support for deployed environments, ensuring correct configuration and resolving any environment-related issues.
Work with infrastructure and operations teams to address production incidents and technical troubleshooting as needed.
System Monitoring and Performance Optimization: Monitor system health during and after deployments to identify any performance bottlenecks or failures.
Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and optimize system performance to meet business needs.
Automation and Tooling: Utilize automation tools and scripts to streamline release and deployment processes.
Drive continuous improvement of release workflows to increase efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed documentation regarding release processes, configuration management, and troubleshooting steps.
Regularly report release progress, post-deployment results, and incidents to stakeholders.
Collaboration with Stakeholders: Communicate with business analysts, project managers, and developers to ensure alignment between release activities and business goals.
Act as a technical point of contact for release-related queries and challenges, offering guidance and technical support as required.
SKILLS
Must have
8+ Years experience in Release Management Proven experience in managing release cycles for complex applications or systems, from planning through deployment Strong knowledge of version control systems (e.g., GIT, SVN) and build/deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, Maven) Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues in complex environments under pressure Experience troubleshooting deployment and production issues, working with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement fixes.
Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux systems, shell scripting (e.g., Bash, Perl), and command-line tools for system management and troubleshooting Proficient in working with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL), including querying, troubleshooting, and ensuring smooth interactions between systems Experience using automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) to improve deployment processes Scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation tasks Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with different teams and document processes and issues Nice to have
Familiarity with Murex platform and its deployment processes is a plus, but not mandatory.
Experience with specific Murex modules (e.g., MxML, MxPress) would be beneficial.
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deployment strategies for cloud environments.
A basic understanding of financial markets, trading systems, and risk management processes would be beneficial.
Relevant certifications such as ITIL, DevOps, or in release management tools would be advantageous.
Familiarity with additional deployment and monitoring tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform would be beneficial.
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