Programming Analyst

Programmer Analyst 6 – Configuration Specialist & Build Administrator

Location: Lansing, MI

Duration: 9+ Months (Long-term contract projected through 09/30/2027)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Monday & Tuesday onsite required

Job Type: Contract

Important Requirements

• Previous Government Client experience is mandatory.
• Candidates must be local to Lansing, MI or willing to relocate.
• Must be onsite from Day 1;
  relocation expenses arethe candidate’s responsibility.
• Monday and Tuesday onsite schedule is non-negotiable.
• Candidates must meet all requirements from the beginning.

Job Description

The Programmer Analyst 6 will serve as a Configuration Specialist and Build Administrator, responsible for managing and enhancing application build, configuration, version management, and release processes for applications including Bridges and MiSACWIS.

Responsibilities

• Manage source code control, software baselining, versioning, and configuration management processes.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated build and release pipelines supporting CI/CD.
• Administer and support Azure DevOps (ADO) builds, releases, branches, tasks, and variables.
• Perform application build and deployment activities across multiple environments.
• Monitor and optimize build pipeline performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot build and deployment failures and perform root-cause analysis.
• Implement corrective and preventative solutions for build and release issues.
• Serve as technical advisor and liaison between DTMB-DHHS and vendor technical teams.
• Provide technical guidance to development teams on build automation, configuration, and version management.
• Create and maintain process and technical documentation.
• Evaluate and recommend configuration, version-management, and build automation tools.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in build automation, configuration management, version management, and administration.
• 10+ years of experience evaluating and recommending application/configuration management tools.
• 10+ years of experience deploying application, configuration, and version-management software.
• 10+ years providing technical guidance to development teams regarding build automation and configuration management.
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) and build/release pipelines.
• Experience with Git/Bitbucket and version control.
• Experience with build automation tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, Azure DevOps, or Ant.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell.
• Experience with Jira and/or ADO Boards.
• Previous State of Michigan or government client experience.
• Experience with Bridges and MiSACWIS/SACWIS build and deployment processes.
• Experience administering ADO builds and deployments.
• Experience with ClearCase, ClearQuest, Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.