Network Automation Engineer

Description

We are looking for a Dev Ops Engineer II to support software reliability, deployment automation, and production stability for a long-term contract opportunity. In this role, you will help improve engineering workflows by building monitoring capabilities, resolving application issues, and contributing to release quality practices. This position is ideal for a hands-on individual who can collaborate with development and QA teams while working within established processes and technical guidance.

Responsibilities:
Design, build, and evaluate technical solutions that support application performance, stability, and operational efficiency.
Investigate production incidents, identify root causes, and implement timely fixes to restore service and prevent recurrence.
Create and maintain automated deployment pipelines using configuration management and CI tools to streamline software delivery.
Develop monitoring and alerting capabilities that improve visibility into system health and application behavior.
Contribute to software maintenance activities, including updates, configuration improvements, and operational support tasks.
Establish and refine standards used to assess product quality and determine release readiness.
Recommend practical enhancements to engineering methods, testing approaches, and deployment processes to strengthen outcomes.
Partner closely with software engineers and QA teams to sustain reliable continuous delivery across critical systems.
Support application provisioning and management across virtualized and cloud-based environments, including containerized platforms where applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, with 3 to 6 years of relevant experience.
Familiarity with DevOps, systems operations, and established engineering practices within software-focused environments.
Hands-on experience automating deployments with tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible.
Working knowledge of Jenkins and continuous integration workflows.
Experience with source control practices in GitHub, including branching and tagging strategies.
Background in cloud or virtual infrastructure management, with exposure to platforms such as AWS or OpenStack preferred.
Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes, along with scripting or coding skills that support deployment and administration work.
Ability to work effectively with open-source technologies, monitoring tools, and automation-focused data management processes.

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