Build Support Analyst
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Job description
The Associate DevOps Engineer (Build Support Analyst) is responsible for implementing and maintaining Data and Analytics (D&A) environments and application builds with moderate independence. This role involves hands-on management of build processes, testing coordination, and automation implementation. The position requires practical experience in DevOps practices whilst contributing to service improvement and supporting project delivery across multiple development streams., Work on build Pipelines across various D&A products with guidance from senior team members
Troubleshoot complex technical pipeline Build failures.
Provide intermediate-level service support, resolving common issues and contributing to service documentation
Support Agile methodology implementation and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives
Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the software build, test, and deployment process.
Automate routine operational tasks and system admin tasks using scripting languages Azure CLI or PowerShell.
Provide technical support and guidance across all Dev Streams.
Actively participate in community collaboration through mentoring junior staff and cross-team communication.
Requirements
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right-to-work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role., Good understanding of Agile and Test-Driven Development practices.
Agile Scrum development approach including the nature and purpose of Agile ceremonies
Practitioner Knowledge in: Databricks, Datafactory, CI/CD, Branching Strategies.
Azure DevOps, including workflow management (Boards) & development performance management, Deployment and Release Pipelines, and using GIT as a code repository
Azure Resources including Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database, Key Vaults.
Proficiency in YAML configuration management and Azure DevOps processes
Working Knowledge of automation scripting languages like Powershell.
Experience using GitHub for version control, collaboration, pull requests, and code management best practices
Skills Required : Communicating between the technical and non-technical. You are able to translate technical concepts into non-technical language.
Strong foundational knowledge of Windows and related scripting.
Practical experience managing Azure DevOps processes for efficiency.
Expertise with Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions for version control, collaborative workflows, CI/CD automation, pull requests, and code management.
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and find effective solutions.
A willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies, as the field evolves quickly.
Experience Required : 2-4 years of hands-on experience in DevOps or related technical roles
Proven track record of implementing automation solutions and process improvements, including CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
Strong problem-solving abilities with demonstrated attention to detail
Working knowledge of Bicep and ARM templates in Azure DevOps.
Experienced in large enterprise business /data warehouse implementations
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps platforms, GitHub, and Azure data services (Data Factory, Databricks, Data Lake)
Experience with scheduled release processes and build commitment procedures.
Experience managing Data Warehousing environments with multiple layers.
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Free or subsidised travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance, In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
Final salary pension scheme
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Discounted Eurostar travel
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4 week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.
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