Configuration Specialist / Build Administrator - DHHS

IO Datasphere, Inc.

Lansing, Northern (MI, KY)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Job summary

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Configuration Specialist to lead and enhance application build and release processes, with automation to support CI/CD for testing aligned to the agency's goals and mission.

This role covers all phases of the application build process, serving as the technical expert for performance, build automation, and version-management tools, and working closely with development teams to improve reliability.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in build automation, auditing, and administration of software configuration and version-management processes.
Experience researching, evaluating, and recommending application software products related to configuration and version-management processes.
Experience deploying new releases of application configuration and version-management software.

Responsibilities

Manage source code control processes, defining standards, baselining, and versioning; build automation is core.
Serve as technical advisor and liaison with vendors and their teams.
Act as expert on performance issues for systems using Build Automation, CM, and Version Management tools.
Deploy new releases of build, configuration, and version-management software.
Guide staff on project administration for applications using build automation and CM.
Design and script automation workflows for build and release operations.
Monitor and optimize build pipeline performance to reduce times and boost productivity.
Conduct root-cause analysis on build/deploy failures and implement corrective actions.
Create and update process documentation for build processes.
Perform builds/deployments across Bridges environments and manage branches in Release/Sandbox.

Skills

Build automation

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Git

Scripting

Release management

Configuration management

Version control

Problem analysis

Tools

Git/Bitbucket

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Bamboo

Jira

Job description

Position Configuration Specialist / Build Administrator

Client Name Michigan Department of Human and Health Services (DHHS)

Requisition 166645

Location Lansing, MI

Duration 1 year

Due Date 10/12/2026

C2C Possible Yes. Rate depends on experience

Interview Method Webcam

NOTE: 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). Hybrid work schedule, Monday and Tuesday are REQUIRED on-site days and cannot be modified (non-negotiable).We can accept H1b, H4, TN and other valid work visas for IT. However we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

Description:

Our client is looking for a Configuration Specialist to 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 agency's goals and mission. This position has responsibilities for all phases of the Application Build process for applications.

Tasks

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 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

Create and update process documentation as needed for 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 builds and deployments, including creating and managing new branches for each development stage within both Release and Sandbox environments.

Assess ADO and build-process issues to determine what can be resolved internally and what requires external support, recognizing that many processes involve servers with limited access while others provide sufficient access for maintenance and problem resolution.

Skills Required

10+ years of experience in the following:

Experience being primarily responsible for higher-environment build automation, auditing, and administration of software configuration and version-management processes

Experience researching, evaluating, and recommending application software products related to configuration and version-management processes.

Experience deploying new releases of application, configuration, and version-management software.

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.