Application Architect

Overview

On Site
USD64 - USD74
Contract - W2

Skills

Application Architect

Job Details

job summary:


  • Design and architect end-to-end automation solutions using Ansible Automation Platform, aligning with business and IT strategies.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze existing infrastructure, and identify automation opportunities.
  • Develop, test, and maintain Ansible Playbooks, roles, and reusable automation content.
  • Lead the adoption of automation best practices, including code modularity, version control, and execution environments.
  • Integrate Ansible Automation Platform with other IT systems, tools, and cloud platforms as needed.
  • Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements such as security, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.



location: Chicago, Illinois

job type: Contract

salary: $63.68 - 73.68 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:


  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development, DevOps, and operations teams.
  • Document architectures, workflows, and automation standards.
  • Stay current with Red Hat Ansible advancements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Proven experience architecting and implementing solutions with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux system administration and enterprise IT environments.
  • Proficiency in developing advanced Ansible Playbooks, roles, and modules.
  • Experience with automation execution environments, content navigator, and automation controller.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (e.g., Git), and infrastructure as code principles.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


qualifications:


  • Minimum of a 4-year degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation Platform.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid cloud automation.
  • Background in DevOps, security automation, or large-scale IT operations.
  • Experience in financial services industry
  • Experience on technology and infrastructure teams
  • Experience in Linux/UNIX system administration


skills:

  • Experience with PostgreSQL administration
  • Experience writing python modules
  • Experience with Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk
  • Experience with Container technologies (Kubernetes, Openshift, Docker)




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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.


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