Azure DevOps Architect

Senior Azure DevOps Architect Location:Pune / Hyderabad Total Experience:6-10 years Relevant Experience:5-8 years in DevOps / Azure DevOps + JavaScript / extension developmentQualification: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, IT or equivalent Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (preferred) Roles & Responsibilities: Architect and implement scalable project/ team hierarchies in Azure DevOps: Projects, Teams, Epics, Features, User Stories, Tasks, Boards Define and standardize work item taxonomy, process templates, and enforce consistency across multiple teams Setup role-based access controls (RBAC), governance, and permission models across the DevOps environment Design, build, and maintain custom Azure DevOps extensions with read/write capabilities, interacting with system fields, custom fields, and backend logic Invoke APIs and webhooks from work items; pass system field values into API workflows to automate business logic Integrate Azure DevOps with external systems (e.g. Snowflake, Azure SQL, SharePoint) using REST APIs, webhooks, or SDKs Customize work item forms: dynamic fields, conditional rules, custom layouts to improve usability and data capture Develop user friendly extensions as custom tabs or pages within Azure Boards using React Js , Write API Node/JS API host on Azure App service. Retrieve and manipulate data using programmatic workflows, bridging UI and backend logic Use Azure DevOps SDK to debug extension behaviors, troubleshoot API/SDK interactions, and resolve UI rendering issues Develop and maintain Dashboards, Queries, and Boards to monitor progress, blockers, team metrics, and cross team visibility Host backend services (e.g. on Azure App Services) using Node.js, Python; develop frontend interfaces in ReactJS, AngularJS, or vanilla JavaScript; store and query data using SQL Configure and maintain Azure Boards for Agile delivery (Scrum, Kanban) across distributed engineering teams Customize iteration paths, backlog structures, sprint boards, and release boards Build dynamic queries and dashboards to expose planning metrics, blockers, throughput, and delivery insights Integrate Boards with Git based CI/CD pipelines, ensuring traceability from code, commits, pull requests to work item Skills Required: Must Have: Deep expertise in Azure DevOps architecture, Boards, and hierarchy design Full stack development with JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, Python, and frontend frameworks (ReactJS or AngularJS) Strong experience in extension development, work item form customization, and tool optimization. Ability to read/write system and custom fields and integrate them into APIs / workflows Proficiency with Azure DevOps SDK, webhooks, REST APIs Strong SQL skills (Azure SQL, TSQL) Experience sourcing data from Snowflake, Azure SQL, and SharePoint Lists Excellent coding, debugging, and problem solving skills Strong communication skills, ability to interact with clients and business stakeholders Experience in requirement gathering, client facing work, and translating business needs into technical solutions Good to Have: Prior experience with other DevOps tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins) Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. YAML pipelines, GitHub Actions) Familiarity with APIs / integrations in enterprise domains (ERP, CRM, data platforms) Experience in a regulated or enterprise environment (security, compliance) Soft skills: strong ownership mindset, mentoring juniors, collaborative across teams