Azure DevOps Agile Champion

Azure DevOps Agile Champion
Columbus, OH
6-12 Month Contract
Job ID 25-09391

Solugenix is looking for an Azure DevOps Agile Champion. This is a 6-12 month contract opportunity based out of Columbus, OH.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with Azure DevOps (ADO), including familiarity with pipelines, boards, version control, and repositories.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) with experience in guiding teams to follow Agile principles in a DevOps environment.
• Proficiency in creating and managing CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate the software delivery process.
• Experience with Agile project management tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication skills to guide and mentor teams across various development functions.
• Proven ability to standardize processes, integrate best practices, and optimize workflows using Azure DevOps tools.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and integration of Azure DevOps with other tools and services in the Azure ecosystem.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on identifying and addressing process inefficiencies.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and influence process improvements without direct authority.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure DevOps Certifications or equivalent experience with related DevOps tools.
• Experience in Agile coaching with certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Agilist.
• Knowledge of cloud-native technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes and their integration with Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and reporting tools in Azure DevOps for tracking development cycles and team performance.

Responsibilities:

• Azure DevOps Expertise: Led and mentored development teams on effectively using Azure DevOps (ADO), including tools for version control, boards, pipelines, and repositories to manage and optimize the software development lifecycle.
• Process Optimization: Work closely with development teams to standardize and streamline processes within Azure DevOps, ensuring consistent and efficient workflows across all projects.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Act as a bridge between teams, helping them align on Azure DevOps best practices, tools, and methodologies to improve overall development efficiency and product delivery.
• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Guide teams in creating and managing automated CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, ensuring streamlined build, test, and deployment processes to accelerate software delivery.
• Agile Coaching: While the primary focus is on Azure DevOps, provide guidance and support on Agile principles (Scrum, Kanban) as needed, ensuring teams are adopting Agile practices to drive iterative development and continuous improvement.
• Metrics and Reporting: Help teams utilize Azure DevOps metrics and dashboards to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and measure performance, enabling teams to make data-driven decisions.
• Documentation and Best Practices: Develop documentation on best practices for using Azure DevOps in Agile environments. Ensure that teams are well-equipped with the necessary resources, templates, and guidelines to maximize their productivity.
• Problem-Solving and Continuous Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in existing workflows and tools, recommending and implementing improvements to ensure smoother development cycles and faster time-to-market.
• Stakeholder Communication: Work with product owners, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure proper planning and execution of development cycles in Azure DevOps, aligning team goals with business objectives.

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $60/hour to $65/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About Solugenix
Solugenix is a leader in IT services, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, exceptional talent, and managed services to global enterprises. With extensive expertise in highly regulated and complex industries, we are a trusted partner for integrating advanced technologies with streamlined processes. Our solutions drive growth, foster innovation, and ensure compliance providing clients with reliability and a strong competitive edge.
Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, Solugenix is proud of its inclusive culture and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our recent expansion, with new offices in the Dominican Republic, Jakarta, and the Philippines, underscores our growing global presence and ability to offer world-class technology solutions. Partnering with Solugenix means more than just business it means having a dedicated our financial client focused on your success in today's fast-evolving digital world.

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