Azure DevOps Agile Champion

$60 - $65/Yr

SOLUGENIX - Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work closely with development teams to standardize and streamline processes within Azure DevOps, ensuring consistent and efficient workflows across all projects.
• 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.
• Guide teams in creating and managing automated CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, ensuring streamlined build, test, and deployment processes to accelerate software delivery.
• Provide guidance and support on Agile principles (Scrum, Kanban) as needed, ensuring teams are adopting Agile practices to drive iterative development and continuous improvement.
• Help teams utilize Azure DevOps metrics and dashboards to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and measure performance, enabling teams to make data-driven decisions.
• 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.
• Identify inefficiencies in existing workflows and tools, recommending and implementing improvements to ensure smoother development cycles and faster time-to-market.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $60/hour to $65/hour depending on experience and location.