Azure DevOps Administrator

- We are seeking a skilled Azure DevOps Administrator to join our team.

- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customizing Azure DevOps (ADO) board views, workflows, and fields to meet the specific needs of various teams and projects.

- They will also be responsible for integrating Azure Boards with other tools and services, both within the Microsoft ecosystem and third-party applications, to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

- The role requires a proactive problem-solver capable of diagnosing and resolving issues related to Azure Boards configuration, performance, and integration.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Customize Azure DevOps board views, workflows, and fields to meet team and project-specific requirements.

- Integrate Azure Boards with other Microsoft tools and third-party applications to optimize workflows.

- Diagnose and resolve issues related to Azure Boards, such as integration with GitHub, MS Teams, etc.

- Create and manage ADO queries, such as:

• 1. Items containing specific tags.
• 2. Items closed by the team in the last 30 days.
• 3. Understand and manage the Azure DevOps setup for organization, projects, and teams, including permissions and accesses.

- Govern and maintain updates to the core configuration of Azure DevOps.

- Perform data migration and support system consolidation across all Azure DevOps organizations.

- Consult with Project Managers and business teams to optimize their use of ADO.

- Oversee day-to-day management and administration of Azure DevOps, including workflows, user accounts, custom fields, dashboards, reports, and team creation.

- Manage user permissions and review/recommend tools and integrations.

- Ensure data availability at all necessary levels within Azure DevOps for tracking key Agile metrics.

- Create and maintain Azure Kanban boards and generate reports on performance trends for Agile metrics.

- Monitor and manage all integrations to Azure DevOps.

Required Skills (Must-Have) :

- Strong experience as a System Administrator for Azure DevOps.

- Proven experience working with APIs and other tool integrations.

- Expertise in Agile practices and metrics.

- Strong experience with customizing Azure DevOps boards and workflows.

Secondary Skills (Good to Have):

- Knowledge of Agile practices and metrics.

- Experience with report writing using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or other similar platforms.

- Low code/no-code development skills.

Soft Skills:

- Adaptability: Ability to quickly adjust to new technologies, workflows, and environments.

- Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.