About Company
Pioneering robust and scalable software solutions demands a solid foundation, and that’s precisely where you come in. Career.zycto is a forward-thinking tech firm dedicated to creating innovative products that redefine industry standards. For a Build Engineer, we offer a dynamic environment where your expertise in CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure directly impacts our product delivery. Join us and shape the future of our development lifecycle, contributing to cutting-edge projects in a highly collaborative team culture.
Job Description
Are you a skilled Build Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge in Weston-super-Mare? Career.zycto is actively seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our growing engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining our continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring seamless and efficient software delivery from development to production.
As a Build Engineer, you will be at the heart of our software development lifecycle, working closely with software developers, quality assurance engineers, and operations teams. Your primary objective will be to automate and streamline our build, test, and deployment processes, significantly enhancing our productivity and product quality. You will be responsible for managing our version control systems, configuring build servers, and troubleshooting complex build-related issues with precision and speed. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of modern CI/CD practices, a strong aptitude for scripting and automation, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the build process.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact within a company that values innovation and continuous improvement. You will contribute to the evolution of our development infrastructure, introducing new tools and technologies that drive efficiency and reliability. We are looking for someone who is not only technically proficient but also a collaborative team player, eager to share knowledge and contribute to a positive and productive work environment. If you are passionate about automation, committed to robust software delivery, and ready to take on a role that offers significant growth potential, we encourage you to apply. Join Career.zycto and help us build the future of our software solutions, right here in Weston-super-Mare.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate software builds, testing, and deployment processes.
- Manage and configure version control systems (e.g., Git) and ensure branch management strategies are effectively applied.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex build failures, integration issues, and deployment problems efficiently.
- Collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams to integrate new features and services into the CI/CD workflow.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using various languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to optimize build processes.
- Monitor build health, performance, and stability, implementing improvements to reduce build times and enhance reliability.
- Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to improve our build and release infrastructure.
- Ensure build environments are consistent, reproducible, and secure.
- Document build configurations, processes, and best practices for internal knowledge sharing.
Required Skills
- Proven experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, TeamCity).
- Strong scripting skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Extensive experience with Git and GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket for version control.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker.
- Experience with build tools for various platforms/languages (e.g., Maven, Gradle, npm, .NET build tools).
- Solid understanding of operating systems, particularly Linux and Windows server environments.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly and effectively.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration.
- Familiarity with artifact repositories (e.g., Nexus, Artifactory).
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
- Relevant certifications in DevOps, cloud technologies, or specific CI/CD tools.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Private health insurance options.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Modern, collaborative office environment in Weston-super-Mare.
- Regular social events and team-building activities.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
How to Apply
If you are a proactive Build Engineer ready to contribute to a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you! Please click on the application link below to submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. We look forward to reviewing your application.
