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ABOUT SMT
Our technology. Your story.
SMT offers an unparalleled level of technology and services unavailable anywhere else in the sports market. Our suite of products is a producer’s dream, from fan favorites like data-driven graphics, clock-and-score bugs, tickers and virtual solutions to behind-the-scenes services such as video board production, talent prompters and information systems.
For more than 30 years, SMT’s broadcast and onsite solutions have played an integral role in the presentation of the world’s most prestigious sporting and entertainment events, from the Olympics to the Super Bowl, Triple Crown, tennis Grand Slams, NASCAR, IndyCar, NHL, NCAA basketball, PGA majors and much more. SMT provides clients with a full-service, turnkey solution designed to bring producers and patrons the highest level of technical innovation available.
SMT, headquartered in Durham, N.C., has divisions in Jacksonville, Fla., Fremont, Ca., Munich and Toronto. Within its 700-plus staff, SMT has an internal R&D capability that stimulates the development of proprietary technology solutions for organizing bodies, broadcasters, teams and arenas, sponsors and event operators worldwide.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Salary range 100K-130K based on experience.
As Build & Release Engineer I, responsibilities will include automation of the Continuous Integration pipelines for compiling, testing, and releasing SMT software applications – in addition to maintaining stability of Jenkins, SVN, Inno Setup Installers, and Automation Pipelines.
Ideal candidates should be passionate about automating pipelines, Python scripting, and software build processes and tools. In order to be considered for this role, candidates MUST have 2+ years experience post-graduation.
YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT SMT
- Configure and debug build automation environment using Jenkins.
- The position will work closely with Development and Software Quality Assurance teams to support their automated build needs, and develop procedures to maintain code base integrity, including check-in validation rules and branch/merge processes.
- A portion of this role will contribute to automation QA testing for our broadcast and digital applications. This role reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.
- Manage Tortoise SVN source control, branches of code, and branch merges.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot build issues using Visual Studio, and communicate these to the team.
- Automate build tasks using scripting languages – Python, Shell scripting and relevant CI/CD technologies.
- Create or maintain documentation for build systems and environments.
- Oversee planning, testing, and support of software releases.
- Proactively seek out tasks and take ownership to improve the software.
- Take initiative in finding ways to optimize the automation build and release process.
WHAT YOU BRING TO SMT
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Proficiency with Python, Apache Groovy, PowerShell, and Bash languages
- Experience with setup and troubleshooting Jenkins master and slave agents.
- Version control experience in SVN Tortoise, including branching and merging philosophy.
- Programming knowledge of C++ and use of Microsoft Visual Studio (2017 and 2022).
- Experience with Linux.
- Some occasional weekend work required to support sporting events.
- Experience as Build & Release Engineer a plus.
- Experience with Jenkins Declarative pipelines.
- Experience working with Inno Setup, or other software installers.
- Experience with SQL, MySQL, MongoDB.
- Willingness for occasional travel to attend conferences related to build automation.
BENEFITS
- Three Medical Plans – UHC Premier, Basic and Kaiser
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and short-term Disability plans
- Life & AD/D Insurance Plan
- 401(k) Plan
- Ten Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off/PTO plan.
- Bay Club Gym Membership
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Confidential employee assistance program
Are you ready to join the SMT Team and be a Game Changer?
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SMT is an equal opportunity employer.
SMT participates in E-Verify.
