Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

No Third Parties Company Overview Cooperdyne Tech is a leading technology solutions provider, dedicated to delivering innovative and transformative solutions to the higher education sector. We partner with institutions and organizations to modernize delivery practices, improve visibility, and implement tools that drive measurable outcomes in complex environments. Job Title Senior Azure DevOps Engineer Location United States (Full Time | Remote Friendly | US Only) Role Summary 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 Design and configure Azure DevOps organizations, projects, area paths, iteration paths, and team structures Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using YAML and the classic editor Deploy and configure Portfolio++ to improve portfolio planning, roadmaps, and cross-team visibility Define and enforce process templates, work item types, fields, and workflow states across teams and programs Integrate Azure DevOps with third-party tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, GitHub) and support end-to-end delivery workflows Support sprint planning, capacity planning, and iteration setup for client delivery teams Troubleshoot configuration and pipeline issues; provide hands-on guidance to client engineers and delivery leads Create and maintain standards, runbooks, and adoption guidance to support long-term sustainability Required Qualifications US Citizenship or Green Card holder (required) 5–7+ years of Azure DevOps experience in a US-based environment (required) Deep knowledge of Azure DevOps: Boards, Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts, and Test Plans Strong experience with Agile process templates, backlog management, and portfolio-level planning practices Proficiency with YAML pipelines, branch strategies, and release management Familiarity with Azure cloud services and infrastructure-as-code using ARM and/or Bicep Scripting experience with PowerShell and/or Python for automation and platform enablement Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with client stakeholders and engineering teams Preferred Qualifications Experience with Portfolio++ or similar Azure DevOps extensions Background supporting enterprise PMO, program management, or large-scale delivery governance Exposure to SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks Microsoft certifications in Azure and/or DevOps (strong plus) What Success Looks Like Azure DevOps organizations and projects are structured in a way that supports clear ownership, reporting, and scalable delivery Teams have reliable, secure, and maintainable CI/CD pipelines with consistent standards and documentation Portfolio and roadmap visibility improves through effective configuration of Portfolio++ and Azure DevOps Boards Integrations between Azure DevOps and third-party tools are stable, well-documented, and aligned to client workflows Client teams are enabled through clear runbooks, guidance, and hands-on support that drives adoption