- Analyst

COOLSOFT; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

COOLSOFT is seeking a Programmer Analyst 6 for the State of Michigan, DTMB/DHHS, in Lansing, MI. This contract role focuses on managing and enhancing application build and release processes, with automation for CI/CD supporting testing aligned to agency goals.

You will lead build/configuration/version-management activities, advise development teams, and deploy new releases across multiple environments. On-site presence in Lansing is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years overseeing higher-environment build automation, auditing and administration of software config/version-management.
• 10+ years researching, evaluating and recommending configuration/version-management software.
• 10+ years deploying releases of config/version-management software.
• 10+ years guiding systems development teams on project admin/management for build tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage source control, baselining, versioning, problem analysis and tracking; build automation core.
• Serve as DTMB-DHHS liaison with vendors and their technical teams.
• Advise on performance issues for systems using build automation and version-management tools.
• Deploy new releases of build/config/version-management software.
• Design and script automation workflows to support build/release operations.
• Monitor build pipeline performance to reduce times and increase reliability.
• Perform root-cause analysis on failures and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Software Configuration

Version Management Tools

Build Automation

CI/CD

Tools

Azure DevOps

SACWIS

Bridges

Job description

• Analyst

(Jobs in Lansing, MI)

Requirement id 159269

Job title Analyst

Job location in Lansing, MI

Skills required Software Configuration, Version Management Tools, -,

Open Date 07-Oct-2026

Close Date

Job type Contract

Duration 11 Months

Compensation DOE

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Job interview type ---

Job Description Analyst: Software Configuration, Version Management Tools, -,

Start date :11/4/2026

End Date :09/30/2027

Submission deadline :10/13/2026 10:00:00 AM

Client Info : DHHS

Description:

The Programmer Analyst 6 will serve as a contract resource for the State of Michigan, Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), in a staff augmentation capacity. The specialist will be responsible for managing and enhancing Application Build and Release processes, including implementing automation to support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) for testing activities aligned with the agencys goals and mission. This position has responsibilities for all phases of the Application Build process for applications Bridges and MiSACWIS.

Position Summary:

• Manage source code control processes, including defining and enforcing standards, software baselining and versioning, and performing problem analysis, resolution, reporting, and tracking. Build automation is a core requirement of this position.
• Serve as the technical advisor and primary DTMB–DHHS liaison when engaging with vendors and their technical teams.
• Act as the technical expert on performance-related issues for all systems utilizing Build Automation, Configuration Management, and Version Management tools.
• Deploy new releases of application build, configuration, and version management software.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to systems development staff on project administration and project management for applications leveraging Build Automation, Configuration Management, and Version Management products.
• Design and script automation workflows to support efficient and reliable build and release operations.
• Monitor and optimize build pipeline performance to reduce build times, increase reliability, and improve developer productivity
• Conduct root-cause analysis on build and deployment failures, implementing preventative measures and long-term corrective actions

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience being primarily responsible for higher-environment build automation, auditing, and administration of software configuration and version-management processes
• 10+ years of experience researching, evaluating, and recommending application software products related to configuration and version-management processes.
• 10+ years of experience deploying new releases of application, configuration, and version-management software.
• 10+ years of experience providing guidance and recommendations to systems development staff regarding project administration and project management for applications using Build Automation, Configuration Management, and Version Management tools.

Most Preferred Skills:

• Previous State of Michigan experience
• Experience enhancing automated build processes for Bridges and MiSACWIS.

Other Desired Skills:

• Create and update process documentation as needed for SACWIS (ADO) and Bridges build processes.
• Perform build and deployment activities across multiple Bridges environments, including modifying tasks and variables at both build and deployment stages to support progression through established processes.
• Serve as ADO (Azure DevOps) Administrator for SACWIS builds and deployments, including creating and managing new branc

Interview and relocation details:

• 1 round Virtual Interview via MS Teams (video required). Candidates should join from a laptop and be prepared to share their screen if requested. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of virtual interview to validate candidate.
• Open to candidates local to the Lansing, Michigan area or those willing to relocate. Candidates must be on-site from day one and relocate at their own expense (non-negotiable)

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