[PLUG-JOBS] Linux internals, packaging (RPM, YUM), Linix Software Build and automation

[Jeff Russell]

Desired Start Date:

April 30th 2007


Estimated Length of Assignment:

3-6 months


How many positions on this SR:

1


Estimated hours per week:

40


Position Title:

(What Title would best fit the contractor)

Software development engineer


 

Development of build, release, and validation automation.  Results in
reduced need for manual work in said areas.


Daily Responsibilities:

 

Work as a software engineer developing, enhancing, and testing Linux-based
automation tools:

 

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Automate build, packaging and release of a Linux-based embedded software
product (70% complete today).

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Automate testing of the embedded software product.

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Automate other aspects of the s/w development and testing processes.

 

Technologies in use are high-level scripting languages, database access, XML
processing, server-side web processing, and source control system
interactions.

 

Candidate will work in a small SW development team doing s/w development and
unit-testing.  Some documentation work is required, some build and release
work to test new features, some work supporting the use of the automation by
others in the group.


Please indicate % of travel required:

5% 


Years of Experience Desired:

(Allow us to recruit for the best possible skill level.)

2+ years software development experience on Linux


Expertise Level (Jr., Mid., Sr. ):

(Also helps TSPS determine the experience level of the contractor.)

Jr. to Mid.


Necessary Skills (Must Have):

(Please list the top 5 primary skills and tools needed in the day-to-day
tasks.)

Required skills:

 

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Ability to set up, use, and maintain Linux systems. 

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Ability to write code from specifications.

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Good unit-testing and source code documentation skills.

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Ability to follow written processes and design documents.

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Good source code management (SCM) skills.

 


Additional Skills Desired 

Helpful skills:

 

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Object-oriented design and implementation.

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Python programming, Bash and Perl scripting.

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Database and web expertise, especially using Python.

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Subversion (SCM software) experience.

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Understanding of Linux internals, packaging (RPM, YUM), administration

 

 

Jeff Russell

Synergy Seven 

4800 SW Meadows Road, Suite 300

Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Phone: 503.534.3731

Fax: 503.534.3559

jrussell at synergyseven.com

 

 

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