Automation Engineer

Job Description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be integral in automating and enhancing the network operations of a leading financial services provider. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will leverage cutting-edge technology to streamline processes and increase efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in network automation as both a team member and an individual contributor.
• Design, develop, test, and document new network-focused software applications and automation tools.
• Lead solution design activities, including data modeling, data repository creation, data transformation, and analytics.
• Develop and deploy technologies such as RESTful APIs, software front-ends, and custom integrations into existing operational systems.
• Act as an escalation point for operational incidents, including troubleshooting, documenting, and resolving root cause issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and implementation of proposed solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, applying them to improve current processes and workflows.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development with a focus on network automation.
• Strong proficiency in Python; experience with Java, JavaScript, C#, or GoLang is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Experience with frameworks such as Django and FastAPI.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, trace, and debug complex applications.
• Experience with Git, Jira, Jenkins, and Continuous Build systems with automated testing (unit and end-to-end testing).
• Knowledge of networking concepts (OSI levels 1-3) and controller-based network architectures.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code and Configuration Management Systems (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, etc.).
• Excellent written communication, problem-solving, process management, and collaborative skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  
  
  

Pay Range: $38.00 – $40.00 Hourly

This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.