Programmer Analyst 6 Senior Build Engineer

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We are currently supporting the Client and have an urgent requirement for a Programmer Analyst 6 Senior Build Engineer. Please review the detailed job description and submission requirements below. Only candidates meeting all criteria should be submitted.

Position: Programmer Analyst 6 Senior Build Engineer
Duration: 12 Months + Possible Extension
Work Type: Hybrid (2 Days Onsite per Week)
Location: Lansing, MI
Candidate Location Requirement: Must be within 2 hours of Lansing, MI Interview Process: Virtual via MS Teams

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 (MUST HAVE)

• Expertise in Java and/or .NET build systems

• Experience with Maven, Gradle, and 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