Configuration Engineer

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we're driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we're shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

Position Overview:

As a Configuration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in managing the configuration and release processes for our systems and software products. You will be responsible for overseeing the configuration management lifecycle, ensuring the integrity of system/software builds, and orchestrating the release process from development to production environments. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality system/software releases and manage their configuration lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Configuration Management:

• Develop and maintain configuration management plans and procedures.
• Establish and enforce configuration management standards and best practices.
• Manage configuration items and their relationships throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Implement tools and automation for configuration identification, control, and auditing.

Software Release Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute software releases across different environments (e.g., development, testing, staging, production).
• Define release strategies and deployment processes to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of software releases.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to resolve release-related issues and ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor release activities and implement improvements to streamline release processes.

Version Control:

• Manage version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) to track changes to system/software artifacts and facilitate collaboration among development teams.
• Implement branching and merging strategies to support parallel development efforts and release branching.

Change Management:

• Facilitate change control processes to assess the impact of proposed changes and ensure proper approval and documentation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to communicate and manage change requests throughout the software development lifecycle.

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):

• Plan and control strategy on CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Monitor CI/CD pipelines for failures and performance issues, and implement remediation measures to improve configuration control as needed.

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure that configuration and system/software releases meet quality standards and functional requirements.
• Participate in release testing activities and provide support for troubleshooting and resolving issues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in configuration management and software release management roles.
• Strong understanding of system lifecycle and software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps).
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI).
• Experience with scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Certifications in configuration management (e.g., CMII) and release management (e.g., ITIL) are a plus.

At Thales, we're committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you'll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.