BUILD / RELEASE ENGINEER, ZKX

BUILD/RELEASE ENGINEER
ENGINEERING, ZKX SOLUTIONS
FULL TIME, EXEMPT
HYBRID ROLE, BASED IN GREATER ROCHESTER, NY
ABOUT US:
At ZKX Solutions, our mission is to design state-of-the-art authentication solutions for customers that span all branches of the U.S. military, government agencies, public safety and general enterprise and commercial markets. We are looking for a proactive, energetic, and accuracy minded individual to manage the build and release process and collaborate with our team of engineers.
OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE:
In this position you'll be working alongside other engineering professionals. Your day-to-day will consist of collaborating with others at ZKX Solutions to build, document, and enhance our software products and implementations.
Much of your time will be spent ensuring build and development requirements are maintained, as well as release schedules. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving build, continuous integration, development and test infrastructures. This position requires problem solving as needed, the ability to manage his/her own time and product schedules and the ability to recognize escalation points for various issues. This position requires the ability to communicate and work with others within the Engineering organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the build and release process for multiple products on several platforms.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot infrastructure to produce automated, repeatable artifacts.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize build, test, and deployment processes.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO FULFILL THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• UNIX Shell scripting
• Experience with C++ Linux build systems
• Familiarity with Jenkins, Jenkins plugins and best practices
• Experience with Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools (GIT) and workflows
• Familiarity and understanding of distributed systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn independently and pick up on new ideas
• Experience working with software development issue tracking and collaboration tools, such as Phabricator

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ARE PREFERRED TO FULFILL THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Experience working in an Agile Project Management Framework
• Implementation of common DevSecOps (development, security, and operations) for software projects
• Experience working in a CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous development) environment.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Hybrid work environment (work-at-home and in-office)
• This position may require occasional extended work hours to meet project/release goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee must be able to work on a computer workstation for extended periods of time.
• This is a hands-on engineering position requiring the ability to occasionally, and for extended periods of time, stand, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, hear, have visual acuity, and have manual dexterity (use of fingers for fine activities) due to the nature of the complex array of equipment and products.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

• No direct reports

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change based on business needs.
ABOUT ZKX SOLUTIONS:
ZKX Solutions is a sub-division of REDCOM labs which is a private woman-owned small business based in Victor, New York. Our company is focused on software engineering and research in the field of authentication with a special focus on zero-knowledge proofs.
At ZKX Solutions, our mission is to create authentication solutions that reduce and eliminate the cybersecurity risk most corporations and organizations take on when authenticating users to access their service.
Our principal office is in our 140,000 sq. ft. headquarters in the town of Victor, a suburb of Rochester, New York. This state-of-the-art campus is home to a large engineering and development team, along with our customer service, sales, manufacturing, and leadership teams.
What makes ZKX Solutions stand out from most other companies is our team-oriented culture. We encourage our employees to innovate, learn, and explore. We focus on teamwork and working together to grow our platform across various markets.
The wage range for this role considers the range of qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; education and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position.
Build/Release Engineer: Hiring Range $69,667 - $80,350
WHY YOU WANT TO WORK FOR ZKX SOLUTIONS: We have an incredible benefits package including:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation per year, plus a generous sick time policy
• Generous rollover policy
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous medical insurance, with 1 plan covered in full for individual, 2-person and family premiums
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Learning & development is strongly encouraged
• Remote friendly work environment
• Beautiful campus and generous office space
• On-site workout facility
• Tuition Assistance Program