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POSITION TITLE: Principal Software Engineer – Build & Release
POSITION LOCATION: 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466
SALARY: $178,131 - $195,800/yr.
100% remote position.
HOURS: Full Time/40 hours
JOB DUTIES: Support all Release Engineering activities. Define and improve existing build and deployment processes. Assist development teams with delivering different types of releases. Investigate and resole build, deployment, and test issues. Develop tools and other resources to aid in streamlining our release processes. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure all release-milestones are met. Utilize Subversion, GIT, or an equivalent source control management system and Hands on experience with multiple operating systems (Windows, UNIX). Impart expertise with Continuous Integration Systems such as Jenkins Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills Knowledge of SDLC. Utilize a core programming language (NET, Java), one script language (PowerShell, or shell script). Coordinate with stake holders and upstream downstream teams to resolve application and system level incidents towards the resolution of all complexities and priorities. Maintain expertise in flow of application process to resolve application-level incidents with latest updates and perform root cause analysis. Supervise alerts related to application and system procedures and provide services proactively. Perform root cause assessment for post-production defects and apply fixes as needed. Plan implement support projects with small to medium size to ensure a defect free production system. Provide support and identifying all issues and prepare appropriate documentation for all issues and solutions. Manage all production system and recommending ways to optimize performance and provide solution to problems and prepare reports for all problems.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field of study and 8 years of progressive experience in build and release methodologies.
Applicants must have demonstrated experience with:
1) 1 year of experience with maintaining robust CI / CD pipelines using Jenkins and Microsoft Azure.
2) 1 year of experience migrating build and deployment setup to cloud platforms.
3) 1 year of experience managing cross-platform infrastructure (Windows Servers and Linux Servers), ensuring system stability.
4) 1 year of experience coordinating with stake holders and upstream and downstream teams to resolve application and system level incidents.
5)1 year of experience developing Java Tools and utilities, which will streamline release processes.
6) 1 year of experience working with cross-functional teams to ensure release timelines are met.
7) 1 year of experience with Continuous Integration Systems, troubleshooting and debugging.
8) 1 year of experience with Software Development Life Cycle analytical skills.
Any and all experience may be gained concurrently.
- Position eligible for Employee Referral Program.
Applicants who are interested in this position should submit a complete resume to openings@parexel.com Reference Job Code: #VP-0408.
Base Pay Range: $178,131 - $195,800/yr. Actual salaries may vary within the range based on several factors including, but not limited to education, training, experience, professional achievement, and location. EOE
NAME OF EMPLOYER: Parexel International LLC
POSITION TITLE: Principal Software Engineer – Build & Release
POSITION LOCATION: 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466
SALARY: $178,131 - $195,800/yr.
100% remote position.
HOURS: Full Time/40 hours
JOB DUTIES: Support all Release Engineering activities. Define and improve existing build and deployment processes. Assist development teams with delivering different types of releases. Investigate and resole build, deployment, and test issues. Develop tools and other resources to aid in streamlining our release processes. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure all release-milestones are met. Utilize Subversion, GIT, or an equivalent source control management system and Hands on experience with multiple operating systems (Windows, UNIX). Impart expertise with Continuous Integration Systems such as Jenkins Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills Knowledge of SDLC. Utilize a core programming language (NET, Java), one script language (PowerShell, or shell script). Coordinate with stake holders and upstream downstream teams to resolve application and system level incidents towards the resolution of all complexities and priorities. Maintain expertise in flow of application process to resolve application-level incidents with latest updates and perform root cause analysis. Supervise alerts related to application and system procedures and provide services proactively. Perform root cause assessment for post-production defects and apply fixes as needed. Plan implement support projects with small to medium size to ensure a defect free production system. Provide support and identifying all issues and prepare appropriate documentation for all issues and solutions. Manage all production system and recommending ways to optimize performance and provide solution to problems and prepare reports for all problems.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field of study and 8 years of progressive experience in build and release methodologies.
Applicants must have demonstrated experience with:
1) 1 year of experience with maintaining robust CI / CD pipelines using Jenkins and Microsoft Azure.
2) 1 year of experience migrating build and deployment setup to cloud platforms.
3) 1 year of experience managing cross-platform infrastructure (Windows Servers and Linux Servers), ensuring system stability.
4) 1 year of experience coordinating with stake holders and upstream and downstream teams to resolve application and system level incidents.
5)1 year of experience developing Java Tools and utilities, which will streamline release processes.
6) 1 year of experience working with cross-functional teams to ensure release timelines are met.
7) 1 year of experience with Continuous Integration Systems, troubleshooting and debugging.
8) 1 year of experience with Software Development Life Cycle analytical skills.
Any and all experience may be gained concurrently.
- Position eligible for Employee Referral Program.
Applicants who are interested in this position should submit a complete resume to openings@parexel.com Reference Job Code: #VP-0408.
Base Pay Range: $178,131 - $195,800/yr. Actual salaries may vary within the range based on several factors including, but not limited to education, training, experience, professional achievement, and location. EOE
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Who's Hiring
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- GE Vernova1
- Agility Robotics1
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive1
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- Technology & Software1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote build and release engineer jobs.
- Hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Groovy for build automation
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with source control workflows in Git including branching strategies and release tagging
- Knowledge of artifact management systems such as Artifactory or Nexus
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Remote Build And Release Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to pipeline tools
List the specific CI/CD platforms you've configured, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions, and name the exact pipelines you owned end-to-end. Recruiters scan for tool names, not general phrases like 'managed builds.'
Quantify deployment frequency and reliability
Hiring managers for this role care about outcomes. Replace vague claims with concrete ones: how often you shipped, how you cut build times, or how you reduced failed deployments. Numbers make your experience verifiable and distinguishable.
Filter openings by your artifact management experience
Many build and release engineer listings specify Artifactory, Nexus, or similar repositories. If you have hands-on experience with one, use that as a filter when searching so you apply to roles where you're a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists build and release engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a live pipeline debugging exercise
Technical interviews for this role often include a broken CI configuration or a failing build script you must diagnose in real time. Practice reading pipeline YAML and identifying misconfigurations under a time constraint before your interview.
Negotiate scope, not just salary
In offer discussions, ask which environments you'd own, whether the role includes on-call rotation, and how release decisions are made. These details define your day-to-day and are easier to negotiate before you start than after.
Remote Build And Release Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote build and release engineer job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote build and release engineer employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote build and release engineers?
Remote build and release engineer roles are posted by Parexel, Vertafore, and GE Vernova and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote build and release engineer roles.
Can you get a remote build and release engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote build and release engineer openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote build and release engineer jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote build and release engineers on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote build and release engineer roles.
Which industries hire the most remote build and release engineers?
Most remote build and release engineer openings sit in Automotive, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire build and release engineers remotely most consistently.
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