IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.

Our client is looking for an Azure DevOps Engineer 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.

Tasks

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

NOTE: Local candidates within 2 hours of Lansing, MI ONLY. NO RELOCATION ALLOWED. Position will be hybrid, in office 2 days a week upon start and there is NO REMOTE ONLY option.

Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)

Contract: 1 years

Skills Required:

• 5+ years - Experience in Build Engineering, DevOps, or CI/CD
• 5+ years - Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps
• 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
• Experience with Maven, Gradle, MS Build
• Hands-on experience with Nexus or Artifactory
• Bachelor s Degree (Please include on your resume)

Skills Desired A plus to have:

• Azure cloud experience
• Terraform or ARM template experience
• SonarQube administration experience
• Experience with security scanning tools
• Azure DevOps or Azure certifications

*** Rate depends on experience

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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