Senior Build Engineer for Irrational Games Australia
Reports to: Lead Programmer
No. of direct reports: 1 -2
Location: Canberra, Australia
Tenure: Full-time
Job description:
Configuring and managing the build servers and processes, including:
? Build management (web interface that manages all the builds across all platforms)
? Automated testing across all platforms (PS3, XBOX 360 & PC)
? Underlying build systems across multiple teams.
? Conditions of the job will include a reasonable amount…
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