Senior Build Automation & Configuration Management Specialist

HTC Global Services; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

HTC Global Services is seeking a Senior Build Automation & Configuration Management Specialist to own and optimize build, configuration, version-management, and release processes across complex environments. The role emphasizes CI/CD support, scripting, and performance improvements to boost developer productivity.

You will act as a technical advisor to vendors, work with multiple tools, and guide teams on project administration for build automation and related suites.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience overseeing build automation, configuration management, and version-management processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize build, configuration, version-management, and release processes.
• Lead CI/CD support for testing activities and build automation.
• Design scripts and workflows for reliable build and release operations.
• Monitor pipeline performance and reduce build times.
• Perform root‑cause analysis on build/deployment failures and implement fixes.

Skills

CI/CD collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Vendor liaison

Documentation

Tools

ClearCase

ClearQuest

Git/Bitbucket

Bamboo

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Ant

Jira

ADO Boards

Job description

Job Title :Senior Build Automation & Configuration Management Specialist

Take ownership of application build, configuration, version-management, and release processes supporting complex application environments. This role focuses heavily on build automation, CI/CD support for testing activities, configuration management, version management, deployment, and build/release troubleshooting.

What You'll Do

• Manage source code control processes, including defining and enforcing standards, software baselining and versioning, and performing problem analysis, resolution, reporting, and tracking.
• Manage and enhance application build and release processes, with build automation as a core responsibility.
• Design and script automation workflows to support efficient and reliable build and release operations.
• Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) for testing activities.
• Monitor and optimise build pipeline performance to reduce build times, increase reliability, and improve developer productivity.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis on build and deployment failures and implement preventative measures and long‑term corrective actions.
• Serve as a technical advisor and primary liaison when engaging with vendors and their technical teams.
• Act as a technical expert on performance‑related issues involving systems that use 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 regarding project administration and project management for applications using Build Automation, Configuration Management, and Version Management products.
• 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.
• Assess ADO and build‑process issues to determine what can be resolved internally and what requires external support.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as ClearCase, ClearQuest, Git/Bitbucket, Bamboo, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with build automation tools such as Bamboo, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or Ant.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git or Bitbucket.
• Experience with issue/work tracking systems such as Jira or ADO Boards.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Shell, or Python.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high‑performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long‑term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity.

HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect.

We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success.

HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier.

We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.

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