Build and Release Engineer
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
At a Glance
Build and Release Engineer. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4 years. Top skills: Java (Programming Language), Jenkins, Software Development.
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Bachelor's degree
4 years
4
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Software Developers
Median Wage
$133,080/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+15.8%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (28)
Java (Programming Language)
Jenkins
Software Development
IBM Websphere Application Server
Release Engineering
Automation
Scripting
SQL (Programming Language)
Version Control
Configuration Management
Bash (Scripting Language)
DevOps
Perl (Programming Language)
Software Configuration Management
CI/CD
Puppet (Configuration Management Tool)
Agile Methodology
Release Management
Development Environment
Data Definition Language
Common Skills (2)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Management
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