Principal, Release Engineer (Automation Developer)

Description

The company builds software that connects the physical and digital worlds, helping businesses improve operations and products. It has a global team of nearly 7,000 people.

This is a principal release engineer role on the Onshape team, focused on automating builds. You will help deliver software and updates to customers on time and at a high standard, working with the Development, QA and Operations teams to plan and run releases. Your work directly affects how reliably the company's products reach customers.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain build scripts that compile, package and deploy Java applications.
• Build and run CI/CD pipelines so code is built, tested and deployed often and reliably.
• Keep improving the build and deployment process for speed, efficiency and stability.
• Add automated tests and quality checks to the build so problems surface early.
• Manage software dependencies so environments stay consistent.
• Diagnose and fix failures in the build, test and deployment stages.
• Containerize applications with tools such as Docker so they deploy the same way everywhere.
• Work with software developers and QA engineers so features integrate and ship smoothly.

Requirements

• Strong Java skills and familiarity with the Java ecosystem.
• Deep knowledge of build tools such as Maven and Gradle.
• Expert-level use of version control, especially Git.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions.
• Hands-on work with containers such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Scripting skills in languages such as Python or Bash for automation.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum and tools such as JIRA.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• At least 7 years as a Release Engineer or in a similar role.
• Experience with Agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Strong Java knowledge, including Core Java, Java EE and related technologies.
• Scripting in Bash, Python and Groovy for automation.
• Extensive experience with build automation tools such as Maven, Gradle and Ant.
• Expertise with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI or GitHub Actions.
• Experience managing cloud services and infrastructure on AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform or Chef.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and experience with RESTful APIs, which is increasingly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills for debugging complex issues.
• Careful attention to detail, since configuration and scripting errors can affect the whole release.
• Ability to work well with development, QA and operations teams.
• Willingness to keep learning as DevOps tools change quickly.
• A proactive habit of finding ways to automate and streamline work.

Conditions

This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. You must be authorized to work in the United States now and without future sponsorship from the company.

The annual salary range is $136,000 to $195,000. Pay depends on skills, qualifications, experience and location, and reflects the company's good-faith estimate at posting.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled.

The company aims to make its careers site accessible. Accommodation requests go to its Talent Acquisition team.

Benefits

• Possible performance-based bonus.
• Employee share purchase program allowing discounted company stock. Some roles may also qualify for equity programs.
• Possible medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with employer match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and disability coverage.
• Office-assigned employees may receive a commuter subsidy.
• All benefits are subject to plan eligibility and other terms.