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For the full job posting policy, see: <http://boston.pm.org/kwiki/index.cgi?JobPostingPolicy> --- This is a permanent position with an exciting, growing startup. Incentives include working with great people, a bonus plan, and potential for stock options. Some telecommuting is possible, but you really need to be in the office to keep up with the pace of development. To apply for this position, send an email to Operations Manager Tom Madigan at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kayak Software Corporation Release Engineering & Operations - Concord, MA USA Key Responsibilities * Own and drive the implementation and quality of the release engineering, deployment, and operations frameworks for all partner integrations * In charge of specific production application infrastructures and component deployments * In conjunction with other engineers, rotate through 1st level production support for applications and 2nd level production support for hardware or network issues * Write architecture and component design documents * Scope engineering tasks and resources Works With * Chief architect for overall kayak platform standards * Core Infrastructure architect to drive release engineering, deployment, and operations strategy, direction, and processes * QA Manager to map out production testing strategies (stress testing, destructive testing, etc.), as well as all aspects of product release schedules and maintenance * This position reports to our Operations Manager in Concord, MA USA Candidate Attributes * Detail-oriented, prioritizing and concentrating on key systems/components/architectures * Strong analytical skills for isolating issues and quick troubleshooting * Passionate about running network services with no downtime * Interested in designing and developing a large set of operational management tools * Opinionated but open-minded * Should be someone who thrives in an environment with very strong colleagues * Clear and effective communicator * Fun, ethical, passionate Candidate Experience * Bachelor's degree in computer science, or equivalent educational background * 4+ years experience running release engineering, deployment, and/or operations in a High Availability environment * Strong Unix, Apache, and Perl skills a must * Tomcat or related Java Servlet experience a plus * Good understanding of Database setup and configuration; experience with MySQL a plus * Detailed knowledge of Network protocols and LAN technology (HTTP, XML, Firewalls, Routers, etc.) * Experience with various automation tools, such as software distribution and system monitoring * Strong experience deploying mass-market consumer production software utilizing multi-tier architectures * Strong background in consumer websites _______________________________________________ Boston-pm mailing list [email protected] http://mail.pm.org/mailman/listinfo/boston-pm

