Configuration Management Engineer

Overview

AINS is looking for a talented software configuration management engineer to join our software development team co-located in Gaithersburg, MD and off-shore.  AINS is the leading provider of Freedom of Information case management software and workflow-driven case management solutions. We are seeking a high-energy, motivated individual, who combines an understanding and application of software configuration management disciplines, software development, good technical and problem-solving skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years' experience supporting configuration management and software quality assurance in multiple development and test projects at the same time.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives (CMMI)
• Participate with the project team in defining and implementing activities related to the configuration management of software development.  This may include scheduling, executing, and documenting software build processes.  Includes compiling software with standard software development tools, packaging builds for release, ensuring appropriate project documentation is available for each new build or release, and smoke testing builds for accuracy and completeness of the build.  Accurately applies code fixes to all environments as required.
• Prior experience as an CM Engineer in a commercial software development environment
• Knowledge of management and deployment of IIS web servers and web  applications
• Knowledge of management and deployment of SharePoint and SQL server  
• Experience in developing automated builds in  MS Team Foundation Server environment
• Practical knowledge of TFS security model 
• Working knowledge of TFS Work Item Tracking (WIT) and customizing work item templates
• Solid scripting experience on Windows platform
• Develops scripts, applets and automation tools used to build, integrate, and deploy software releases to various platforms; this includes client and server install scripts, and build and release automation scripts.
• Identifies issues in assigned projects during the lifecycle of the project.  Plans and executes the resolution of those issues.
• Provides technical knowledge and leadership to other team members in developing standards for SCM tools, processes, and best practices.
• Install, configure and administer MS Team Foundation Server, MS Project Server and MS SharePoint. Implement custom solutions for MS Team Foundation Server as necessary
• Must have a service-oriented attitude with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.  Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and highly focused
• Ability to thrive in a changing environment.  Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple priorities. 
• Well-honed SCM skills and expert understanding of Configuration Management.  Ability to perform complex SCM tasks and ability to mentor or train others in the configuration management effort. 
• Ability to grasp complex technical concepts quickly and ability to apply that knowledge to the software configuration management effort.  Ability to communicate ideas and technical information clearly in both verbal and written form

Clearance:

• US citizenship preferred

Education:

•  BS/BA desired