Senior Principal Software Engineer

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming
Data centers
Windows PowerShell
Batch file
Linux
C#
Automation
Agile
Sprint
Blueprint
Workflow
Virtual machines
Orchestration
VMware
Network
Virtualization
Storage
Scripting
JavaScript
Shell
Firewall
Java
Golang
Ansible
Terraform
Continuous integration
Continuous delivery
VMware ESX

Job Details

VRA Engineer

Overview:
A successful candidate should have a solid understanding of the VRA platform for both VRA7 and VRA8, experience with VRA - vRealize Automation and VRO - vRealize Orchestrator. The team uses agile principles and operates in two-week sprints. Standups are held four days a week to go through work performed and discussion of any blockers.

Responsibilities:
-Developing new VRA/VRO blueprint and workflow code in support of automation efforts
-Maintain and troubleshooting existing blueprints and workflows
-Working with team members to assist in adding capacity to new data centers
-Working with external teams where necessary to troubleshoot issues with VM deployments

Essential Requirements:
The candidate will have experience with automation and orchestration related to VRA including the following requirements:
-10+ years experience
-Familiar with VMWare Orchestrator and workflows including orchestration concepts, network virtualization, and storage and vSAN solutions
-Experience developing scripts with Javascript
-Windows PowerShell scripting
-Linux Shell/Batch scripting
-Experience developing and managaing BluePrints and Workflows
-Knowledge of VRA 7 and 8 and the underlying APIs
-Basic foundational knowledge and troubleshooting of Networks, Firewalls, and Security
-Basic foundational knowledge and troubleshooting of Window and Linux OS
-Experience with Object Oriented programming in a language such as Java, C#, or Golang would be a plus

Desirable Requirements:
-Knowledge of Ansible and Terraform
-Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
-Knowledge of the full VMware tech stack, NSX, ESX

Location: Onsite in Round Rock, TX - hybrid position required onsite a few days a week
Duration: 1 year - possible extension and/or conversion but not guaranteed
Hours: Standard business hours