DevOps Engineer-Senior

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior DevOps Engineer for a 12-month CONTRACT assignment, with possibility of extension, with one of our premier clients in Redford, MI .

This position is responsible in delivery and supporting a technical solution for SAFe and requires expertise in developing, maintaining, and supporting automation workflows as well as integrations with other tools in DevOps pipeline.. The person will be continuously updating industry practice information to support DevOps tools through administration, customization, development and implementation of best practices, dashboards, reports, installation, upgrades, plugins, training, etc. This is a unique position where you will be building workflows, processes, integrating tools, and administering our portfolio of collaboration and agile planning tools.

• Build and implement solutions to provide continuous integration, automated deployment, and configuration management of applications
• Installation, configuration, and development of tools and processes within the DevOps pipeline
• Design repeatable, automated and scalable processes to increase efficiency and improve software quality
• Collaborate with application teams to apply DevOps practices in the development lifecycle
• Build application API and scripting for alert, dashboard, third party integration for DevOps tools
• Must have the ability to create solution prototype and conduct proof of concept of new tools
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve production issues of DevOps services
• Conduct training for DevOps pipeline, tools and processes

Required Qualifications

• Expert knowledge and experience with software version control systems: SVN, GIT (GitHub/GitLab)
• Expert knowledge in configuring CI/CD and release orchestration pipeline
• Proficient in configuring continuous integration and delivery process to support web, mobile, and mainframe applications
• Experience in configuring integration with test automation processes
• Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration technologies
• Experience in installation and configuration of Atlassian products (Jira, Bamboo, Confluence)
• Experience with development pipeline that supports microservices architecture
• Experience working in Agile DevOps environment
• Experience in implementing and integrating scaled agile framework(SAFe) with DevOps
• Hands-on experience in server administration and scripting language
• Experience with Java applications in a WebSphere environment is strongly preferred
  • 7-8 years of overall IT experience
  • 1-2 years of hands-on experience working as an agile planning tool Administrator
  • Experience in implementing and integrating scaled agile framework(SAfe) with DevOps
  • Expertise in installing, configuring and troubleshooting DevOps tools
  • Proven track record with migrations and upgrades.
  • Hands-on custom Plugin development with good scripting and programming knowledge.
  • Hands-on experience using REST APIs for integration with other tools like bamboo
  • Strong Agile background
  • Scaled agile experience preferred

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.