Job Description:

Azure DevOps Platform & Solutions AdministratorContract Details

6-month term with the option to extend or convert to employee

Remote with periodic travel

Target start date: Feb 16, 2026

Application Development VP

We are seeking a senior Azure DevOps (ADO) Platform & Solutions Administrator to assess, advise on, and help evolve how Azure DevOps is configured and used across the enterprise, starting with one of our premier programs.

The role focuses on understanding the current-state implementation, identifying risks and improvement opportunities, and providing clear, pragmatic recommendations. Once decisions are approved, the role supports execution through configuration changes, selective automation, integrations, and change management communication.

This is a hands-on role. The individual is expected to apply sound judgment and provide defensible options rather than defaulting to tool or feature implementation.

Platform Assessment & Advisory Assess current ADO configuration, usage, and governance Identify scalability, consistency, and reporting risks Recommend improvements with options and tradeoffs

Platform Configuration & Enablement Implement approved configuration changes Improve data quality at the source through standards and validation Ensure solutions are documented and supportable

Automation & Integration Guidance Evaluate and implement automation where it adds clear value Advise on integration patterns across delivery and reporting tools

Scenario-Based Solutioning Provide expert guidance on real-world ADO scenarios Help avoid decisions that create long-term platform debt

Change Management & Knowledge Transfer Support communication and adoption of approved changes Enable sustainable ownership post-contract

Judgment over tool enthusiasm Simplicity over over-engineering Willingness to recommend, not enabling features Focus on long-term maintainability and clarity

Azure DevOps Platform Expertise Deep, hands-on experience administering Azure DevOps as a platform Strong understanding of how configuration impacts planning, delivery, and reporting Experience enforcing consistency through workflows, automation, validation, and templates

Platform & Ecosystem Awareness Understanding of how Azure DevOps integrates within broader delivery ecosystems Familiarity with Microsoft platform capabilities related to automation, identity, and reporting

Automation & Governance Mindset Experience identifying high-value automation opportunities Ability to balance automation benefits against complexity and risk

Consulting & Communication Skills Ability to present options and tradeoffs clearly Strong communication and documentation skills

Clear current-state and improved-state ADO understanding Intentional, documented platform decisions Reduced rework and reporting friction Clear ownership and next steps at contract exit