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Azure DevOps Engineer

Cognizant · Richmond, VA · 1 mo ago
HybridFull-time

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Tools Administrator to manage and support enterprise DevOps platforms, CI/CD tooling, source code management systems, artifact repositories, and deployment infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across Azure DevOps, TeamCity, Artifactory, ProGet, ClearCase/ClearQuest, and deployment automation platforms. This role will be responsible for ensuring platform stability, optimizing developer productivity, maintaining governance standards, and supporting large-scale software delivery operations.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and configure Azure DevOps Boards and Portfolio Management across Product, Technology, and Business portfolios, including governance of work item structures, portfolio hierarchies, and marketplace extension approvals.
  • Manage Azure DevOps Pipelines infrastructure, troubleshoot YAML and Classic pipeline definitions, maintain service connections, and support teams throughout their transition to managed pipeline frameworks.
  • Administer JFrog Artifactory repositories, including repository creation, permissions management, service account administration, and troubleshooting package management issues across Maven, npm, NuGet, PyPI, and Docker ecosystems.
  • Support TeamCity CI/CD environments by configuring build templates, managing agent pools, maintaining VCS integrations, troubleshooting build failures, and resolving artifact generation and deployment issues.
  • Manage ProGet package repositories and connectors, including feed administration, API key management, service account configuration, and package distribution troubleshooting across multiple development platforms.
  • Provide administration and support for IBM ClearCase and ClearQuest environments, including UCM stream management, VOB administration, view configuration, and legacy source control governance.
  • Operate and maintain the KMXAS deployment ecosystem, including KmxasGUI, KmxasDeployer, deployment workflows, and integration processes supporting enterprise application releases.
  • Manage and troubleshoot CTDB database interactions and TeamCity JSON-generation jobs, ensuring deployment data accuracy and seamless integration with downstream deployment automation frameworks.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex platform, deployment, and infrastructure issues, including KmxasAgent, store-server components, build pipelines, artifact repositories, and source control integrations to minimize service disruptions.
  • Drive DevOps platform modernization and operational excellence by implementing best practices, improving tooling reliability, automating repetitive administrative tasks, strengthening security controls, and enhancing software delivery efficiency across engineering teams.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience administering enterprise DevOps platforms and CI/CD tools.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Service Connections).
  • Expertise in JFrog Artifactory administration and package management.
  • Experience managing TeamCity build and deployment environments.
  • Working knowledge of ProGet repository management.
  • Experience supporting ClearCase/ClearQuest source control environments.
  • Familiarity with deployment automation tools and enterprise software release processes.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across CI/CD, SCM, repository management, and deployment platforms.
  • Experience with service accounts, role-based access controls, and platform governance.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional development and operations environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise software development environments.
  • Knowledge of Git-based workflows, branching strategies, and DevOps best practices.
  • Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies.
  • Knowledge of software configuration management and release engineering practices.
  • Experience supporting cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure environments.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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