DevOps Automation Developer

SOFT's client located in Richmond, VA or Boston, MA ( Hybrid ) is looking for a DevOps Automation Developer for a long term contract assignment.

Certifications
Relevant Certifications:
Certifications in the fields of: Service Now Catalog, Ansible, Java Script, Python
Experience

Years of Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in automation efforts

Hands-On Experience:
Strong experience in automating workflows using Python, Ansible, Java Script
CICD platform testing

Technical Skills
ServiceNow:
Understanding of Service Now Catalog
Experience with ServiceNow APIs and scripting
Python:
Experience with Python scripting for automation tasks.
Ansible:
Strong experience with Ansible for configuration management and orchestration.

Version Control:
Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
Soft Skills

Problem-Solving:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
Design and Implementation

Automation Strategy:
Develop and implement an automation strategy from collaborating with Subject matter experts
Scripting and Playbooks:
Write Python scripts and Ansible playbooks to automate workflows
Develop reusable Ansible roles and modules for common tasks.

Integration:
Integrate various workflows using REST APIs and webhooks.
Operations and Maintenance
Monitoring:
Monitor automation workflows and ensure they are running as expected.
Set up alerts and notifications for critical issues.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnose and resolve issues related to automation scripts and playbooks.
Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
Documentation
Technical Documentation:
Create and maintain detailed documentation for automation scripts, playbooks, and procedures.
Document incident responses and resolutions.
Collaboration
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Work closely with application teams, network engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions.
Continuous Improvement
Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements.

Educational Background
Bachelor s Degree: In Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering
or
5+ years of related experience in the field.

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