·         5 or more years demonstrable experience covering scripting, automation, and builds for commercially-sold software and hosted products. Some of this experience must be with Microsoft technologies (such as .Net, C++, VB6, COM).

·         Proven experience developing software build plans and strategies or other related automation processes.

·         Experience with common scripting languages used in build and automation processes, such as Perl, VB Script, PowerShell, Windows batch, Groovy, and UNIX shell scripting.

·         Some programming experience and understanding of object-oriented concepts. Familiarity with programming in C#, VB.Net, C++, COM, Java, and Visual Basic 6 would be beneficial.

·         Experience building Windows and Java applications and familiarity with related tools, including MS Build, CruiseControl, Hudson, Maven, Windows Installer (MSI), and others.

·         Experience with Windows, Linux, and Unix operating systems and web servers.

·         Some experience with Software Configuration Management concepts and activities.

·         Familiar with source control systems such as ClearCase, Perforce, and Subversion.

• Exposure to various databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle or DB2.

·         Several years experience in PreSales role or Professional Services for complex software solutions

• Proven ability to analyze customer business processes and to identify pain points
• Creativity in customer requirements analysis, solution design and presenting a solution
• Ability to design and sell solution and develop return on investment case
• Experience within a branded and lesser known organisation demonstrating success in both
• Experience of having designed solutions comprising software licences and implementation services