Senior Configuration Analyst

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Software Configuration Management and Release Engineering lead in Germany. You will develop CM tools, automate build and deployment processes, and guide junior engineers.

Your deep CM expertise and stakeholder collaboration will drive compliant, repeatable software delivery across multiple environments. Required: 10+ years in CM/Release, CS/Engineering degree, US Citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience; additional eight years may substitute for education.
• Proven track record leading and delivering complex software builds/releases across multiple environments.
• Deep expertise in CM and release engineering; broad knowledge of DevOps, QA, and systems engineering.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain software configuration management tools and processes.
• Perform configuration management and release engineering tasks across projects.
• Document operating parameters and ensure compliance with standard configurations.
• Design, automate, and maintain productivity tools and build procedures.
• Lead and train junior analysts/engineers in CM best practices.
• Provide technical guidance to solve complex problems.
• Ensure compliant, repeatable build and deployment across environments.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Software Configuration Management

Release Engineering

CI/CD Tools

Scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python)

Source Control Systems (Git, GitLab,/G

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

10+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Git

GitLab

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Ansible

Terraform

JIRA

Confluence

Visio

Jobbeschreibung

• Develop and maintain software configuration management tools supporting configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of internally developed and COTS software
• Perform configuration management and release engineering tasks
• Document new software product operating parameters and ensure compliance with standard hardware configurations and logistical sustainability
• Design, develop, automate, and maintain productivity tools using programming, database, or scripting languages
• Design and implement build procedures supporting software product development and use
• Develop software configuration standards for company-wide use as needed
• Train software developers in configuration management tools and software quality standards as needed
• Provide technical guidance and solutions to complex problems
• Ensure compliant, repeatable build and deployment processes across projects
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Lead and train junior analysts/engineers in configuration management best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) or more years of relevant experience; an additional eight (8) years of relevant experience may be substituted for education
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related scientific/technical discipline is required
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex software builds and releases across multiple environments
• Experience working within large, regulated enterprises or federal environments is beneficial
• Deep expertise in software configuration management and release engineering; broad knowledge of development, QA, systems engineering, and DevOps
• Ability to provide technical guidance and solutions to complex problems, operate autonomously, and make sound decisions
• Expertise in configuration management practices, including identification, baselining, change control, and status accounting
• Experience with source control systems including Git, GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps Repos, and Subversion, plus branching/merging strategies
• Experience with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, and GitHub Actions, and artifact repositories including Nexus and Artifactory
• Scripting experience with Bash, PowerShell, and Python
• Experience managing COTS software, vendor patches, and version control
• Experience with infrastructure as code and environment management using Ansible and Terraform
• Knowledge of software quality standards, governance frameworks, and training developers on CM tools and quality practices
• Proficiency with work management tools including JIRA, Azure Boards, and Trello, and documentation tools including Confluence, Visio, and Lucidchart
• Understanding of database concepts, dependency management, and build reproducibility
• Strong analytical skills for investigating build failures, dependency conflicts, and deployment issues
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate, mentor, lead, and train junior analysts/engineers in CM best practices
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines
• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends and emerging DevOps technologies
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates deep expertise in software configuration management and release engineering, with a strong ability to lead complex software builds and ensure compliance with quality standards. Proficient in training and mentoring teams while providing technical guidance and solutions to complex problems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Software Configuration Management
• Release Engineering
• CI/CD Tools
• Scripting Languages
• Source Control Systems

Hard Skills

• Software Configuration Management
• Release Engineering
• Scripting with Bash
• Scripting with PowerShell
• Scripting with Python
• CI/CD Tools
• Configuration Management Practices
• Infrastructure as Code
• Database Concepts
• Analytical Skills

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Mentoring
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• COTS Software
• Regulated Enterprises
• Public Trust Clearance
• Quality Standards
• DevOps

Tools & Technologies

• Git
• GitLab
• GitHub
• Azure DevOps
• Jenkins
• Ansible
• Terraform
• JIRA
• Confluence
• Visio