PS/18/45 - Rationale Tooling Configuration Build Specialist

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Summary of the work The DVLA requires a SME to provide specialist technical knowledge in Rational Clearcase and Rational ClearQuest tooling and industry best practice in software configuration build and release provision for the purpose of leading the migration from Rational toolsets to open source toolsets Specialist role Developer Expected Contract Length 3 months with option to extend for a further 3 months Latest start date Monday 9 April 2018 Maximum Day Rate Maximum £700.00 per day inclusive of T&S Who Speclialist Work With Primarily with Configuration Build & Release resources within IT Service Creation in DVLA, plus Application Support and Infrastructure Support groups within ASI in DVLA, and Quality Engineering resources in DVLA What Specialists Work On Technical direction in the migration of source code and associated bespoke software build, deployment & change management systems from the Rational ClearCase & Rational ClearQuest toolset (NSL/VCL) projects to an equivalent configuration, build & deployment capability in open source (OSL) toolsets Git, Jira, Jenkins, Nexus for ongoing on-site hosting. The specialist will be a technical expert in ClearCase/ClearQuest toolset, SCM, associated build and deployment capability. Ensuring automation of dependency management between NSL/VCL and OSL codebases, ensuring deployables from new configuration build & deployment system are fully functional, and provide handover to permanent staff of new configuration build & deployment system Skills & Experience • Evidence of significant experience in the use of configuration management and software build tools in a complex environment • Evidence of specialist technical expertise in the IBM Rational ClearCase toolset • Evidence of specialist technical expertise in the IBM Rational ClearQuest toolset • Evidence of detailed practical experience in PERL and shell script • Evidence of detailed practical experience in GIT or equivalent SCM tool • Evidence of detailed practical experience in Jenkins • Evidence of detailed practical experience in SonaType Nexus / Artifactory Nice to Haves • Knowledge and experience of the bespoke Rational ClearCase software build and deployment system implemented at DVLA would be highly desirable • Evidence of knowledge and experience in Weblogic • Evidence of experience of working with Unix and Linux environments • Evidence of knowledge and experience in Apache Maven or equivalent • Evidence of knowledge and experience of Atlassian Jira Work Location DVLA RICHARD LEY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, UPPER FFOREST WAY, SWANSEA VALE, SWANSEA, SA7 0AN Working Arrangments The nature of the work dictates the location. Standard working week/hours to be managed by the Supplier as they see is appropriate. Security Clearance Must be SC cleared and able to evidence Additional T&Cs We currently see this role as sitting outside of IR35, as the candidates would not hold a fixed office position and will not have direct day to day direction or supervision. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 10 Cultural Fit Criteria • Able to collaborate effectively with people of all seniorities and job types • Self-starters who inspire others to action • Able to encourage efficient communication • Engaging with in-house staff and creating an environment of knowledge-sharing Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Do candidates have to already have a valid SC clearance, or would you consider someone with a dormant SC clearance? SC clearance must be current and valid.