Windchill Release Manager- $150k Remote No C2C POST NUMBER: 431659
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage Windchill build and release activities, including the configuration and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and GIT repositories (branching, merging, conflict resolution, build testing, and deployment).
- Document and clearly communicate release notes for all production changes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clear communications are sent to an appropriate audience at the appropriate time to support production changes, including scheduling necessary system downtime.
- Design, develop, and deploy custom Windchill solutions, including custom actions models, workflows, lifecycles, reports, and user interfaces.
- Support integration projects between Windchill and other enterprise systems and applications.
- Conduct comprehensive testing (unit, integration, system) to ensure application quality and functionality.
- Debug and resolve complex application and customization issues.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for Windchill customizations and CI/CD pipelines.
- Stay up to date with the latest industry best practices in CI/CD, Windchill customization, and code management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently hold an active U.S. security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with PTC’s Windchill PLM, specifically in build/release management and customization development.
- Experience collaborating with and managing experienced developers.
- Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines, enforcing code management best practices, and version control leveraging GIT, specifically with deploying customizations to Windchill in a semi-automated fashion. Includes familiarity with Windchill’s SCF or BIFF methods of build deployments, ant scripts, load-from-file framework, and other custom tools for automating and deploying configurations/customizations to Windchill.
- Strong programming skills in Java, JSP, J2EE, XML, JSON, and HTML5.
- Experience with Windchill system administration, security configurations, and integration.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server) and SQL scripting.
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
- Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration, specifically for Windchill implementations.
- Knowledge of AWS cloud services and Windchill performance tuning.
- Experience with Windchill installation, upgrades, and patching.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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