Job Description - Build Support Analyst (047332)
Build Support Analyst 047332
Organisation Organisation - Customers, Communication and Technology Job Job - Data Analytics
Position Type - Full Time
Job Title: Build Support Analyst
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.
Job Purpose:
The Build Support Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Data and Analytics (D&A) environments and application builds. The Build Support Analyst also supports the Build Manager in controlling the code in non-production test and development environments through initiatives with multiple development streams. The role ensures environments are maintained to agreed levels and build and code control processes are followed.
Key Accountabilities:
- Ensure adherence to build management processes and toolsets, carrying out build activities consistently to support project delivery.
- Coordinate with Operational support to deploy into production, aiming for reversible, automated deployments with minimal downtime.
- Maintain documentation of D&A environments and usage strategies for clarity among development teams.
- Manage environmental configurations, communicate current and future configurations, and facilitate quick provisioning of environments for developers.
- Continuously improve build processes and tools, recommending enhancements to the Build Manager.
- Monitor build failures, report recurring issues, and escalate or feed back into development streams for resolution.
Knowledge:
- Understanding of virtualization technologies and techniques.
- Knowledge of Continuous Integration and automation tools.
- Understanding of test automation environments and testing stages.
- Familiarity with Agile and Test-Led Development methodologies.
- Knowledge of code versioning and configuration management, ideally with ITIL certification.
- Understanding of software packaging and deployment approaches.
- Awareness of trends in build management tooling.
- Knowledge of cloud provisioning for environments and build management.
- Experience with backup and restore across Windows, Oracle, and third-party tools.
- Practical knowledge of source code management systems (preferably TFS or VSTS).
Skills:
- Proficiency with build management tools (e.g., MS Build).
- Command line utilities skills (e.g., sqlplus, sqlcmd).
- Strong PowerShell scripting skills.
- Process-oriented approach.
- Knowledge of C , VS Test, TFS, SSIS, SSDT.
- Ability to build cross-functional relationships and drive service improvements.
- Effective communication skills for technical and business audiences.
- Structured delivery with governance to control risks and issues.
Experience:
- Experience managing and delivering Data Warehousing environments.
- Experience working with multiple sprint teams in Agile.
- Experience with scheduled releases and builds.
- Proven automation and continuous improvement experience.
- Experience handling sensitive and personal data with proper processes.
- Experience with MS SQL Server, APS, Oracle, and TFS is desirable.
The closing date for applications is 25th May 2025 at 23.59
Many staff work flexibly; discuss your needs at interview. We welcome all applicants, even if you do not meet all criteria.
Inclusivity statement
We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming for a workforce representative of our city. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates meeting essential criteria and use anonymized CVs to ensure fairness.
Additional Information
Apply with your CV and cover letter, reflecting on the skills and experience required. Interviews may be scheduled on short notice, requiring flexibility.
Eligibility - Internal employees:
Benefits include a final salary pension, free travel on TfL, discounts on rail, healthcare, and more.