Job Description Job title: - Application Developer Location: - Richmond, VA 23219 (100% Remote) Duration: - 18 Months Position Description
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation solutions for enterprise middleware technologies. This is a hands-on technical position requiring deep expertise in automating the deployment, configuration, and management of middleware platforms including WebSphere, Liberty, MQ, and File Transfer products. The ideal candidate will combine strong automation skills with some knowledge of middleware products to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Qualifications: Ansible
5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing Ansible playbooks and roles Proficiency in Ansible Automation Platform(AAP) for automation workflow management Experience with Ansible Galaxy, custom modules, and dynamic inventories Strong understanding of YAML syntax and Jinja2 templating Demonstrated ability to create reusable, modular, and maintainable automation code Experience with version control integration and CI/CD pipeline automation using Ansible Automation Platform Python Programming
5+ years of professional Python development experience Strong knowledge of Python 3.x and standard libraries Experience with automation frameworks and REST API integration Proficiency in developing scripts for system administration, monitoring, and orchestration Experience with Python libraries relevant to infrastructure automation Shell Scripting
10+ years of experience writing Bash/Shell scripts for Linux/Unix environments Ability to develop complex automation scripts for system administration tasks Strong understanding of shell utilities, text processing tools (sed, awk, grep), and job scheduling (cron) Experience with error handling, logging, and script optimization Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting shell scripts in production environments Professional Experience (Must Have)
5+ years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or automation engineering roles Proven experience automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes Strong understanding of Linux/Unix system administration Experience with version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub) Demonstrated ability to work in agile environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and practices Responsibilities:
Design, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Ansible, Python, and Shell scripting Create and manage configuration management strategies across diverse infrastructure environments Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to identify automation opportunities Document automation processes, procedures, and best practices Share knowledge with Federal Reserve resources and assist with the development of in-house expertise Mentor team members and conduct code reviews Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in automated systems Continuously improve existing automation frameworks for scalability and maintainability
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XLibunmatched
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