Optiver

Build Engineer

Imagine yourself, working in a superb high-tech learning environment with access to the latest hard- and software. As a result of the crucial role IT plays in screen-based options trading our IT department consists of more than 100 experts in Networks, Unix, Windows, Hardware and Software.

What you’ll do
The Build Engineer is a specialized role within the development team. You will work with your peers in our other development sites and with your local developers with responsibilities in (but not limited to) the following areas:

• Source code repositories (currently Subversion), including:
• General developer usage procedures and guidelines;
• Authentication and access rights;
• General issue resolution;
• Issue Tracking Tool (currently Trac);
• Automated build process (currently Hudson);
• Development environment functional Administration;
• Test environment.
• For the areas listed above, the Build Engineer is responsible for:
• Creation/selection and ongoing management of the procedures, standards and tools;
• Resolution of issues, whether technical or otherwise;
• Providing education for developers including creating and maintaining documentation;
• Planning for future growth and changes.
• The Build Engineer reports directly to the Development Manager.
   

What you'll need

• At least 2 years commercial experience with source code management for team of at least 10 developers.
• Commercial experience with build and release management of software projects.
• Good knowledge of source control systems, currently Subversion.
• Good skills and experience in the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Good technical skills in C++ compilation on Windows, Linux and Solaris, or ability to learn these skills.
• Windows and Unix scripting: Batch, python, perl
• Good working knowledge of Windows and Unix administration (XP and RedHat 5)
• Highly desirable, experience with: MSBuild, bjam, nunit, (jam ant, nant also considered)
• Excellent communication skills.
• A university degree.

What you’ll get
At Optiver, we understand that our staff is our most important asset. In addition, today’s skills shortage means attracting and retaining the best employees is more important than ever. As a result, we provide a highly attractive compensation package to ensure that we can employ and hold on to the very best people.
Just imagine: 30 days’ holiday, fully paid first-class commuting expenses, a premium-free pension, great bonuses, training opportunities, relocation packages, discounts on health insurance, breakfast and lunch facilities, Friday-afternoon drinks and even in-house chair massages. In addition, we offer the opportunity to work in the US or Australia.

Interested?
Apply directly via our APPLY NOW button. Please provide us with a CV and letter of motivation in English. For more information contact Benoit Monsavoir (IT recruiter) on +31 (0)20 708 7000.

Unsolicited recruitment services for this position are not welcome.