GitHub Actions Developer

JOB TITLE: GitHub Actions Developer
JOB LOCATION: Remote
WAGE RANGE*: $70-85/hr.
JOB NUMBER: NGGJP00017298
6 month Remote Contract

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of hands-on experience building automation using GitHub Actions.
Strong background in CI/CD design principles and DevOps best practices.
Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python), YAML and .NET C# code.
Experience integrating cloud services into CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent communication skills, especially in technical training or mentoring contexts.
Ability to document complex workflows clearly and concisely.

We are seeking a developer with strong experience in CI/CD pipeline development and automation.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience designing and implementing GitHub Actions workflows, particularly for complex build and deployment pipelines using self-hosted Windows runners.
• Strong scripting skills, including PowerShell, Bash, and Korn shell (ksh); Python experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with repository setup and management, including configuring teams, access controls, and security best practices.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview
We are seeking an experienced GitHub Actions Contractor to support our engineering organization in designing, building, optimizing, and documenting CI/CD workflows. This role will also play a key part in training and enabling existing team members, ensuring our developers, DevOps personnel, and support engineers can confidently maintain and extend the automation pipeline.
The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, excellent communication skills, and a passion for enabling others through knowledge-sharing.

Key Responsibilities

GitHub Actions Development & Implementation

Design, build, and optimize CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions.
Implement workflow automation for builds, tests, deployments, security scans, and environment provisioning.
Integrate GitHub Actions with systems running on Windows servers, AIX server, SMB network shares, Mainframe, etc.
Develop reusable workflow templates, composite actions, and shared automation modules that support the CI/CD strategy.
Troubleshoot pipeline failures and implement scalable long term solutions.
System & Process Improvements
Evaluate current automation landscape and recommend improvements in reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
Establish best practices for branching strategies, testing automation, secrets management, and workflow architecture.
Document workflows, technical decisions, and standard operating procedures.
Team Training & Enablement
Conduct hands-on training sessions, workshops, and walkthroughs for employees with varying levels of DevOps experience.
Create easy-to-understand guides, reference materials, and internal documentation.
Provide ongoing support and coaching to ensure the team can maintain and extend workflows successfully.
Serve as the internal subject-matter expert for GitHub Actions during the contract period.
Collaboration
Work closely with engineering, QA, DevOps, and management teams to understand requirements and build scalable automation solutions.
Participate in planning sessions and provide technical recommendations aligned with organizational goals.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with enterprise GitHub (GitHub Enterprise Cloud).
Background in software engineering or DevOps roles.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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