Azure DevOps Engineer Contractor

Position Summary Contractor Remote Work you'll do We are seeking a hands-on DevOps Contractor / CI/CD Engineer with strong experience in Azure DevOps (ADO) and Team Foundation Server (TFS) to design, build, support, and modernize CI/CD pipelines for custom .NET and Java applications. This role will focus on improving software delivery efficiency, reliability, and traceability by automating build, test, and deployment processes. The ideal candidate will also have experience migrating legacy TFS XAML build and release definitions to modern Azure DevOps YAML or classic pipelines, along with basic Windows administration skills to support middleware installation and server configuration. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for custom .NET and Java applications. • Assess existing TFS/XAML build and release definitions and lead migration to modern Azure DevOps pipelines. • Standardize and improve CI/CD processes to increase build reliability, deployment speed, and operational traceability. • Configure and manage build agents, deployment groups, artifact repositories, and pipeline integrations across development, test, and production environments. • Support source control, branching strategies, automated builds, packaging, release orchestration, and environment promotion processes. • Troubleshoot build failures, deployment issues, and environment-related problems to ensure smooth delivery. • Perform basic Windows server administration tasks, including services, permissions, server support, and troubleshooting. • Assist with middleware installation and configuration on build servers and target environments. • Collaborate with development, infrastructure, operations, and release management teams to support seamless integration and delivery. • Monitor and optimize system and deployment performance to support high availability and scalability. • Implement and support infrastructure automation and configuration management practices where applicable. • Conduct regular security checks, apply patches and updates, and help maintain system integrity. • Create and maintain documentation including pipeline designs, migration plans, deployment procedures, and operational runbooks. • Promote CI/CD best practices, reusable automation patterns, and security controls across teams. Required Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in DevOps, CI/CD engineering, or build/release engineering. • Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for build and release pipeline development and support. • Working knowledge of TFS, including experience with legacy XAML build definitions. • Experience supporting applications developed in .NET and Java. • Experience modernizing or migrating legacy build/release processes into Azure DevOps. • Basic Windows administration experience, including server setup/support, services, permissions, and troubleshooting. • Experience with middleware installation and configuration on Windows-based build or target servers. • Familiarity with scripting and automation using PowerShell, batch scripting, or similar tools. • Strong understanding of software build, packaging, deployment, and release management processes. • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience creating YAML-based pipelines in Azure DevOps. • Familiarity with CI/CD best practices for enterprise application delivery. • Experience supporting deployment automation in complex multi-environment landscapes. • Exposure to infrastructure as code (IaC) and deployment standardization practices. The expected pay range for this contract assignment is $50 - $55 per hour.  The exact pay rate will vary based on skills, experience, and location and will be determined by the third-party whose employees provide services to Deloitte. Candidates interested in applying for this opportunity must be geographically based in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. We do not accept agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Deloitte is not the employer for this role. This work is contracted through a third-party whose employees provide services to Deloitte. #Remote Expected Work Schedule Approximate hours per week About Deloitte Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work. As used in this posting, “Deloitte” means , a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Requisition code: 329755