Position Summary:

The Dev Ops Engineer- TFS  is key member of the bswift team responsible for providing a framework and establishing best practices by which projects will deliver systems change in a controlled manner.  As a release &configuration management subject matter expert you'll work alongside the existing Development team, internal delivery teams and external system consultants.  

 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Quickly understand the current change, delivery and release cycle, highlight weaknesses, implement corrective measures and continuously improve the process.

· Provide guidance and feedback to ensure Release, Change and Configuration best practices are adhered to.

· Clearly communicate release and configuration management expectations and standards across a wide range of different technical delivery teams.

· Continually work towards making improvements in the Build, Deployment and Release process.

· Have an in depth understanding of source code management and configuration tools including Microsoft Team Foundation Server.

· Remain proactive and forward thinking.

· Deliver strong change management and release planning.  

  

Tasks:

· Configuration& Build Management.

· Formulate and confirm to source code management policies.

· Create and Manage branch merge plan. 

· Define and Manage change types.

· Define and Manage configuration management roles.

· Capture\maintain source code.

· Establish Baseline & Release Naming convention.

· Baseline(snapshot) configurations.

· Register Baselines\versions in TFS (support defect categorization - found in/resolved by.

· Register Release references in TFS.

· Assign TFS tickets (Defects\Change request and tasks) to release package.

· Track TFS ticket status.

· Manage TFS - item relationships.

 

Release & Deployment Management:

· Define and Manage release roles.

· Create the Release package and deploy it to environments.

· Confirm release scope via release package.

· Agree Release area and mechanism for transfer.

· Agree release cycles to support plan. 

· Publish Release scope.

· Confirm environment readiness.

· Confirm release readiness.

· Produce release note.

· Deploy release.

· Agree validation mechanisms and evidence. 

· Secure Release Acceptance (Signoff).

· Update Release\Configuration Management status.   

 

Qualifications:

· 5+ years experience in Software configuration and Build using TFS.

· Analytical skills and a working knowledge of data processing and/or networking essentials are essential.

· Experience in Branching-Merging and Configuration management.

· Experience in software Build and Deployment using TFS including MS Build, XAML.

· Understanding of integration of TFS Web Portal, SonarQube, Checkmarx and similar code quality management tools.

· Good understanding of all features/functions of TFS including Reporting, Release Manger.

 

Education:

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.

About bswift:

At bswift, our values are Higher Standards, Greater Accountability and More Fun. We pride ourselves on having an engaged, friendly and smart team that goes the extra mile to get the job done right. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth.

bswift was named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2014, 2015 and 2016, as well as one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2014 and 2015.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you have what it takes to join our award-winning culture, we’d love to hear from you!

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