azure devops engineer

Role: Azure Devops engineer Location: Hybrid / New York City or Troy MI Duration: 1 Year Contract Interview Required: Video & In-Person. Candidate Visa's Accepted: No Opt. Note: A Senior (10 years) level Azure DevOps Engineer with extensive experience working with Jira. The project is a Jira to Azure DevOps migration. Candidates with experience migrating content from Jira to Azure DevOps using custom scripts or using any of the commercial tools are a huge plus. The more certifications the better. Candidates need Certifications. Candidates need long projects/good tenure at well-known companies/large enterprises. Candidates must be LOCAL to the NEW YORK or NEW JERSEY OR Troy, MI area and COMMUTE into the office THREE TIMES A WEEK in Midtown, NYC OR Troy, MI . NO RELOCATION CONSIDERED . Job Description: Azure DevOps Engineer Experience Managers Notes : Looking for DevOps Engineer that have the following experience: 1. Working knowledge of Jira, Azure DevOps, and GitHub 2. Has experience migrating content from Jira to Azure DevOps using custom scripts or using any of the commercial tools that are available. 3. Has experience configuring Azure DevOps to support enterprise rollout. 4. Experience moving content from Bitbucket to GitHub is a plus. 5. Strong communication, analytic and problem-solving skills. 6. Good knowledge of IT system architecture and design principles. 7. Proficient at Visio or other diagraming tools. Key responsibilities: 1. Work with users to review current Jira boards setup, determine a migration approach, and perform migration with validation. 2. Create and train users on how to transition from Jira to Azure DevOps 3. Help configure and maintain Azure DevOps a. Admin configurations b. Extensions c. GitHub integration 4. Support all assigned activities for the DevOps projects. JOB DESCRIPTION: As an Azure DevOps Engineer - Transition Specialist, you will play a crucial role in migrating our development and project management processes from Jira to Azure DevOps. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand current workflows, assess requirements, and implement best practices in Azure DevOps to streamline our development lifecycle. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing Azure DevOps pipelines, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems, and providing ongoing support and training to team members. Responsibilities: Lead the transition from Jira to Azure DevOps, including migrating projects, workflows, and data. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope for the transition process. Design and implement Azure DevOps pipelines for build, test, and deployment automation. Configure and customize Azure DevOps to align with the organization's development methodologies and practices. Provide technical expertise and guidance to development teams on Azure DevOps usage and best practices. Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to optimize Azure DevOps performance. Ensure compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements in Azure DevOps implementation. Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in Azure DevOps and continuously identify opportunities for improvement. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role. Proven experience in transitioning from Jira to Azure DevOps in a large-scale environment. In-depth knowledge of Azure DevOps services, including Azure Boards, Repos, Pipelines, and Test Plans. Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash. Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and hands-on experience with automation tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions) are a plus. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices. Candidate Must Have's on a resume 1. How many years working with: Azure DevOps 2. How many years working with: Jira 3. How many years working with: Experience migrating content from Jira to Azure DevOps A huge plus. Please provide all the below Submittal Format details Full Name: Rate: Location: Availability to Interview: One Day's notice Availability to Start: Email Address: Phone Number: Visa Status: Education - College/Year of graduation: Link to LinkedIn? Certifications (Please list)? Regards, Mirnal Singh Email: Mirnal.ssaxonglobal.com ||