Senior Systems Analyst & Build Engineer - CI/CD & App Delivery

PTR Global; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K contributions

PTO

Job summary

PTR Global is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst & Build Engineer to bridge business needs with DevOps delivery. You will lead requirements, design scalable solutions, and own CI/CD pipelines across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on automation, infrastructure as code, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable enterprise applications and secure deployments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering, systems analysis, or DevOps.
• Experience with Agile delivery and SDLC in enterprise settings.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business needs and define requirements for scalable solutions.
• Lead backlog management, user stories, and sprint planning in Agile environments.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and cloud-based deployments across Azure, AWS, and hybrid.
• Coordinate releases, troubleshoot production issues, and drive operational improvements.
• Create technical documentation and mentor team members on best practices.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Agile/Scrum

User stories

CI/CD platforms

APIs & data interfaces

PowerShell/Python/Bash

SQL/Oracle

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Jenkins

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Position: Senior Systems Analyst & Build Engineer - CI/CD & App Delivery

Location: Richmond Virginia 23219 (1 week in office, 1 week remote)

Duration: 12 months

Job ID: 166455

Job Description:

Top Required Skills:

• Strong experience gathering, documenting, validating, and managing business and technical requirements.
• Handson experience with Agile methodologies and Scrum ceremonies.
• Experience in creating and managing user stories, acceptance criteria, functional requirements, and process documentation.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins, or related CI/CD platforms.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications in production environments.
• Experience with SQL, Oracle databases, and data analysis.
• Understanding system integrations, APIs, web services, and data interfaces.
• Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, Python, Bash, YAML, or similar technologies.
• Strong problemsolving, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working across crossfunctional teams and managing multiple priorities.

What soft skill requirements do candidates have (team fit and personality requirements)?

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience supporting commodity risk, energy trading, finance, utility, operational technology, or regulated industry applications.
• Experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud platforms.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, GitOps, Helm, or cloudnative technologies.
• Experience with observability platforms such as Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, Azure Monitor, or CloudWatch.
• Experience with DevSecOps tools, vulnerability management, and security automation.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional.
• Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert.
• HashiCorp Terraform Certification.
• Red Hat Ansible Certification.
• CBAP, CCBA, PMIPBA, PMP, ITIL, Azure Fundamentals, or Agile certifications.

High Level Project Overview:

• Client's IT Generation organization is seeking a Senior Software & Build Engineer who combines expertise in Systems Analysis, Application Support, Agile Delivery, CI/CD Automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• This role serves as the bridge between business stakeholders, product teams, developers, operations, and vendors to ensure enterprise applications are designed, delivered, supported, and continuously improved through modern engineering practices.
• The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and businessfacing skills while also providing technical leadership for DevOps, CI/CD pipeline architecture, cloud technologies, automation, infrastructure provisioning, and application lifecycle management.
• This position requires a combination of systems thinking, application support experience, process improvement capabilities, and handson engineering expertise to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions.

Job Duties Summary:

• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to analyze business needs, define requirements, and deliver scalable technology solutions that support organizational objectives.
• Lead business and systems analysis activities, including requirements gathering, process improvement, solution design, impact assessments, and documentation of functional and technical specifications.
• Provide subject matter expertise and support for enterprise applications by managing production issues, troubleshooting complex system problems, coordinating releases and upgrades, and driving continuous operational improvements.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure application reliability, performance, and successful solution delivery.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) within Agile environments, supporting backlog management, user story development, sprint planning, release planning, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with Product Owners, Developers, QA teams, and Architects.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloudbased solutions using modern DevOps practices. Automate build, testing, deployment, provisioning, and configuration management processes while improving delivery efficiency, reliability, and scalability across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.
• Implement DevSecOps, governance, and observability practices by integrating security controls, compliance requirements, monitoring, logging, performance metrics, and automated quality controls into delivery pipelines and operational processes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture artifacts, operational procedures, and training materials. Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, provide knowledge transfer and mentorship, and promote best practices, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Required Years of Experience:

• 5 plus years of experience in software engineering, systems analysis, application support, DevOps, build engineering, release engineering, cloud engineering, or related technical disciplines.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology

About PTRGlobal:

PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visitwww.ptrglobal.com

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Pay Range: $57-$61/hr. W2

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