Role Description
Cooperdyne Tech is seeking a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to design, build, and optimize Azure DevOps environments for our clients. In this client-facing role, you will shape organizational structure and process templates, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, deliver integrations, and enable portfolio-level visibility through Portfolio++ deployments. You will translate technical and delivery requirements into practical Azure DevOps solutions that align with how teams actually plan, build, and ship.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and configure Azure DevOps organizations, projects, area paths, iteration paths, and team structures
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Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using YAML and the classic editor
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Deploy and configure Portfolio++ to improve portfolio planning, roadmaps, and cross-team visibility
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Define and enforce process templates, work item types, fields, and workflow states across teams and programs
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Integrate Azure DevOps with third-party tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, GitHub) and support end-to-end delivery workflows
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Support sprint planning, capacity planning, and iteration setup for client delivery teams
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Troubleshoot configuration and pipeline issues; provide hands-on guidance to client engineers and delivery leads
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Create and maintain standards, runbooks, and adoption guidance to support long-term sustainability
Qualifications
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US Citizenship or Green Card holder (required)
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5β7+ years of Azure DevOps experience in a US-based environment (required)
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Deep knowledge of Azure DevOps: Boards, Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts, and Test Plans
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Strong experience with Agile process templates, backlog management, and portfolio-level planning practices
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Proficiency with YAML pipelines, branch strategies, and release management
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Familiarity with Azure cloud services and infrastructure-as-code using ARM and/or Bicep
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Scripting experience with PowerShell and/or Python for automation and platform enablement
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Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with client stakeholders and engineering teams
Requirements
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Experience with Portfolio++ or similar Azure DevOps extensions
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Background supporting enterprise PMO, program management, or large-scale delivery governance
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Exposure to SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks
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Microsoft certifications in Azure and/or DevOps (strong plus)
What Success Looks Like
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Azure DevOps organizations and projects are structured in a way that supports clear ownership, reporting, and scalable delivery
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Teams have reliable, secure, and maintainable CI/CD pipelines with consistent standards and documentation
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Portfolio and roadmap visibility improves through effective configuration of Portfolio++ and Azure DevOps Boards
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Integrations between Azure DevOps and third-party tools are stable, well-documented, and aligned to client workflows
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Client teams are enabled through clear runbooks, guidance, and hands-on support that drives adoption