Summary

Reporting to the Director of Mobile Technology, the Mobile Build & Release Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing build and release automation for complex, multi-tier, distributed applications throughout the full lifecycle of the software; writing automated application store submission scripts; and maintaining release documentation.

Duties

• Maintains deliverables from the Director of Mobile Technology including build reports, production application submissions, and development team ad hoc distribution.

• Works closely with the Mobile Software Architect and Director of Mobile Technology on implementation of deliverables.

• Implement continuous build/integration 

• Creates various automated builds for iOS, Java (Android/BlackBerry), and .NET platforms 

• Writes automation to enable efficient application submission to App Store, App Market, and App World

• Writes automated tests to sanity check builds, installs and upgrades 

• Creates and maintains a distribution methodology for apps in development

• Typically works on 2-3 major initiatives concurrently.

Specific Accountabilities

• iOS client application build & release.

• Android client application build & release.

• BlackBerry client application build & release.

• Windows Phone 7 client application build & release.

• API build & release.

• Core systems build & release.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in related technologies

• NAnt build automation software 

• Ability to write automation scripts for applications written in Java (Android/BlackBerry), iOS, and .NET

• Good understanding of the integration between automated software test and the build process

• Competency in both Windows and Macintosh environments

• Proven experience to thrive in a complex software systems involving multi-platform development environment

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering required.