Programmer Analyst 6 - Senior Build Engineer
Resumes are kept to 4-5 pages,
Remote or On-site: Accepting local candidates within 2 hours of Lansing, MI ONLY. Position will be hybrid, in office 2 days a week upon start and there is NO REMOTE ONLY option.
Interview: Ms teams
Top Skills & Years of Experience:
5+ years of experience in Build Engineering, DevOps, or CI/CD
5+ years of Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (Strong experience with Azure DevOps is a MUST)
Expertise in Java and/or .NET build systems
Proficiency in Git and branching strategies
Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments
Senior Build Engineer (Azure DevOps)
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Build Engineer with strong Azure DevOps experience to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines in a hybrid cloud environment. This role focuses on build automation, pipeline reliability, and integration across Azure and on- prem systems while supporting both Java and .NET technology stacks.
Key Responsibilities
Build & CI/CD Engineering
Design, develop, and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines (YAML and classic)
Implement and optimize enterprise build pipelines for Java and .NET applications
Maintain build tools including Maven, Gradle, and MSBuild
Troubleshoot and resolve build, dependency, and deployment issues
Source Control & Code Quality
Administer Azure Repos and GitHub repositories
Define and enforce branching strategies, PR policies, and versioning standards
Integrate SonarQube for code quality and static analysis
Manage artifact versioning and promotion strategies
Artifact & Dependency Management
Manage and maintain Nexus or Artifactory repositories
Implement dependency governance and artifact lifecycle management
Ensure secure and repeatable builds across environments
Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure
Support deployments across Azure and on-prem environments
Provision and manage infrastructure using ARM templates and Terraform
Configure and maintain Windows and Linux build agents
Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams on hybrid integrations
Security & Compliance
Integrate security scanning into build pipelines
Manage secrets and credentials securely
Ensure CI/CD processes comply with enterprise security and audit standards
Automation & Scripting
Develop automation using PowerShell, Bash, and Python
Automate build, test, release, and environment setup processes
Continuously improve pipeline performance and reliability
Collaboration & Leadership
Act as a technical leader for build and CI/CD practices
Mentor developers and junior engineers on DevOps best practices
Collaborate with development, QA, security, and operations teams
Contribute to DevOps standards, documentation, and governance
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in Build Engineering, DevOps, or CI/CD
5+ years of Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps
Expertise in Java and/or .NET build systems
Experience with Maven, Gradle, MSBuild
Hands-on experience with Nexus or Artifactory
Proficiency in Git and branching strategies
Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments
Preferred Qualifications
Azure cloud experience
Terraform or ARM template experience
SonarQube administration experience
Experience with security scanning tools
Azure DevOps or Azure certifications