Team Foundation Server and Release Management

Paradigminfotech; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT solutions provider is seeking an experienced Team Foundation Server Engineer to lead the support of a critical TFS and Release Management environment in Chevy Chase, MD. The ideal candidate will ensure the effective use of Application Life-Cycle Management tools, maintain platform health, and participate in security governance. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This is an in-person contract position with a focus on supporting GEICO's development practices.

Responsibilities

• Consult with leadership on ALM tools and strategy.
• Provide support to Application Configuration Management and Architecture Governance.
• Monitor and maintain health of TFS and Release Manager platforms.
• Ensure proper use of security infrastructure.

Skills

Microsoft SQL service Database environment

Analysis

Design

SQL Server 2008 R2

Ability to Work Independently

Multi-tasking

Presentation Skills

Problem Solving Capability

Team Player

Written/Verbal Ability

Windows 2008

Powershell

Team Foundation Server Administration

Job description

Team Foundation Server and Release Management

Paradigm Infotech. Inc is a global IT solutions provider focused on delivering customer value through high Quality Processes and Cost-efficient solutions. Paradigm has been one of the trendsetters in global delivery practices with our Client-Centric Model for customer management and delivery.

Position: Team Foundation Server and Release Management (InRelease)

Location: Chevy Chase, MD

Duration: Contract (IN-PERSON MUST)

Responsibilities

• Consult with the leadership on strategy and requirements for best use of ALM tools and advise stakeholder on best way to utilize the TFS and Release Manager to achieve ALM initiatives.
• Provide consultative support to Application Configuration Management and Architecture Governance Committee on platform configuration and operations related matters.
• Monitor and maintain the health of the overall TFS and Release Manager platforms.
• Ensure TFS and Release Management are leveraging security infrastructure correctly. Proactively govern security and enforce policies.

Requirements

• The Team Foundation Server Team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced engineer to lead the support of GEICO's Team Foundation Server and Release Management (InRelease) environments with a focus on supporting GEICO adopted Application Life-Cycle Management practices across MSI and legacy development teams.
• The TFS Team delivers all facets of engineering and platform support for TFS 2013 and Release Manager in the Azure IaaS environment to support modernization development efforts. The TFS Team also supports TFS 2013 on-prem to support legacy development teams that do not have development workloads in Azure IaaS.
• Well-qualified candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate ability to coordinate efforts across functional areas.

Required Skills/ Years of Experience

• 24X7 Microsoft SQL service Database environment 4 - 6 Years
• Analysis 2 - 4 Years
• Design 2 - 4 Years
• SQL Server 2008 R2 4 - 6 Years
• Ability to Work Independently 6 + Years
• Multi-tasking 6 + Years
• Presentation Skills 6 + Years
• Problem Solving Capability 4 - 6 Years
• Team Player 6 + Years
• Written/Verbal Ability 6 + Years
• Windows 2008 4 - 6 Years
• Powershell 2 - 4 Years
• Team Foundation Server Administration 2 - 4 Years

Desired Skills

• Advanced knowledge and interaction of the TFS architecture and administration of all related components
• Advanced knowledge of TFS development and customization concepts (process templates, work item type customization, custom reports and dashboards)
• Advanced knowledge and interaction of Release Management Server architecture and administration of all related components
• Advanced Scripting capabilities in: PowerShell, SQL, TFS Command line
• Intermediate skills with XML.
• Working knowledge and interaction with Windows Server administration (2008/2012)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.