Azure Boards Consultant

Azure Boards Consultant Genesis10 life insurance, 401(k) United States, Jersey, Pennington Mar 24, 2026 Genesis10 is currently seeking an Azure Boards Consultant with our client in the financial industry located in Pennington, NJ and Plano, TX. This is a 12+ month contract position. We are seeking an Azure Boards Consultant to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-level work tracking systems within the Azure DevOps ecosystem. You will be responsible for translating complex business processes into efficient digital workflows, ensuring that teams-from engineering to executive leadership-have clear visibility into project health and delivery velocity.

Responsibilities:

Design and configure custom Process Templates (Agile, Scrum, or CMMI) to align with organizational governance and team-specific workflows Setup and manage complex Kanban Boards, Sprint Backlogs, and Task Boards, ensuring proper work item hierarchy (Epics > Features > Stories > Tasks) Develop custom Queries and high-impact Dashboards using Power BI or native Azure DevOps widgets to track lead time, cycle time, and team velocity Configure seamless integrations between Azure Boards and other tools, such as GitHub, Azure Repos, and Microsoft Teams, to automate work item updates based on code commits or pull requests Lead the migration of project data from legacy tools (e.g., Jira, Rally, or Trello) into Azure Boards while maintaining data integrity and history Define and implement access control, area paths, and iteration paths to manage multi-team environments and cross-project dependencies Conduct workshops for Product Owners and Scrum Masters on how to leverage Azure Boards for effective backlog grooming and capacity planning

Requirements:

3+ years of dedicated experience specifically within the Azure DevOps / Azure Boards environment Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum frameworks and how to translate their "ceremonies" into tool-based configurations Experience with REST APIs for Azure DevOps to build custom automations or data extracts Ability to act as a bridge between technical development teams and non-technical business stakeholders Desired skills:

Microsoft Certified:

Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) Proficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL) for advanced reporting Pay range: $55.06 - $63.06 Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.

S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.