Software Engineer – DevOps

Primary Objective

This Software Engineer role is a member of the Application Software Development team at MTS Systems with a dual mandate: DevOps and Test Automation.

Responsibilities

• Experience with Windows desktop test automation development using C# and Windows User Interface Automation libraries.
• Windows and MS SQL Server management for Azure DevOps Server on-site operation.
• Windows workstation administration for Azure DevOps build and test agent management.
• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Automate repetitive operational tasks through scripting (PowerShell, Windows command-line) and configuration management (Azure DevOps).
• Manage and maintain source control strategies, branching policies, and release management processes.
• Manage Azure DevOps build agents including VM maintenance, IT coordination of minimum required security software.
• Define DevOps build and test pipelines utilizing both Azure DevOps classic and YAML methodologies.
• Create NuGet packages and package source management in Azure DevOps.
• Manage Azure DevOps server backups to ensure minimal data loss in event of server and infrastructure failures.
• Manage Azure DevOps collections, projects, repositories and users.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve application performance, reliability, and deployment frequency.
• Work with IT on coordinating enterprise authentication with external generative AI tools such as Github Copilot and Claude.AI.
• Work in Agile/Scrum development processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or equivalent technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Azure DevOps Server and CI/CD tools.
• Hands-on experience in a DevOps or Platform Engineering role.
• Experience with C#, .NET and MS Test.
• Solid scripting skills in one or more languages: Python, PowerShell.
• Knowledge of Azure Secure Signing technology and secrets management.
• VMware virtual machine management using vCenter other related tools including creating and configuring virtual machines, working with snapshots.
• Ability to work on a team and communicate effectively (verbal and written) in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong understanding of networking, Linux/Windows server administration, and security fundamentals.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation Information

$75,000 - $120,000 Annual Salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.