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Sr. Automation Engineer

Fort Worth, TX, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

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$52.22 - $62.22/hr

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

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Skills

FOCUS
Application Development
Software Development Methodology
Web Services
Amazon Web Services
Backend Development
OOD
React.js
TypeScript
JavaScript
Terraform
Git
GitHub
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Operating Systems
Shell Scripting
PostgreSQL
Object-relational Mapping
Performance Tuning
Microsoft Azure
Automated Testing
Production Support
Cloud Security
Instrumentation
Root Cause Analysis
Process Improvement
Python
RESTful
Software Engineering
Cloud Computing
Management
Software Security
Database
Software Development
Testing
Collaboration
Mentorship
Documentation

FOCUS
Application Development
Software Development Methodology
Web Services
Amazon Web Services
Backend Development
OOD
React.js
TypeScript
JavaScript
Terraform
Git
GitHub
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Operating Systems
Shell Scripting
PostgreSQL
Object-relational Mapping
Performance Tuning
Microsoft Azure
Automated Testing
Production Support
Cloud Security
Instrumentation
Root Cause Analysis
Process Improvement
Python
RESTful
Software Engineering
Cloud Computing
Management
Software Security
Database
Software Development
Testing
Collaboration
Mentorship
Documentation

Summary

Leverage modern technology to solve complex business problems in a collaborative engineering environment at a Fortune 500 transportation company. This opportunity is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys building scalable, secure, and reusable solutions while contributing across the full software development lifecycle.

The Sr. Engineer - Automation will participate in all phases of development, from design and implementation through testing and production support. The role will focus heavily on Python-based application development, RESTful services, automation, cloud security, and secrets management while following engineering best practices for reliability, resiliency, security, performance, and reusability.

Contract Duration: 7 Months
Required Skills & Experience

5-7 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience designing, developing, testing, and implementing large-scale applications.
5+ years of Python development experience.
Strong proficiency with FastAPI.
5+ years of experience developing and supporting RESTful web services/APIs.
Hands-on experience with at least one of the following:
- HashiCorp Vault
- AWS Secrets Management / AWS Secrets Manager
- Azure Key Vault
Experience with both front-end and back-end development.
Strong understanding of object-oriented design and software engineering principles.
Ability to write, test, and document technical solutions according to organizational standards.

Desired Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience with React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
3+ years of experience with Terraform and HashiCorp Vault.
3+ years of experience with Git and GitHub.
Experience working with Windows and Linux operating systems, including shell scripting.
Experience with PostgreSQL, ORM/persistence frameworks, and query performance tuning.
Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms.
Experience with automated testing, observability, instrumentation, and production support.
Experience identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities and potential attack surfaces.
Experience designing reusable, scalable, and maintainable systems.
Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing solutions to improve reliability, resiliency, security, and performance.
Experience mentoring junior or less-experienced engineers.

What You Will Be Doing

Design, develop, test, document, and maintain scalable software applications and automation solutions.
Develop and maintain Python-based applications and RESTful APIs using FastAPI.
Design and implement secure solutions involving secrets management and cloud security.
Lead implementation of significant capabilities within existing systems.
Develop automated tests and instrumentation to ensure application reliability, availability, latency, and performance targets.
Conduct root cause analysis and identify opportunities for system and process improvements.
Identify security vulnerabilities and potential attack surfaces and help implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
Promote reusable components, frameworks, and engineering best practices.
Break down complex technical requirements into maintainable implementations.
Collaborate closely with engineering and technology teams.
Mentor team members and help improve engineering practices and technical capabilities.

Tech Breakdown

30% Python / FastAPI / RESTful API Development
20% Automation & Software Engineering
15% Cloud & Secrets Management
15% Application Security / Reliability
10% Database & Persistence Technologies
10% Front-End / Supporting Technologies

Daily Responsibilities

50% Hands-On Software Development & Automation
25% Design, Testing & Troubleshooting
15% Team Collaboration & Technical Planning
10% Mentoring, Documentation & Engineering Best Practices

Work Arrangement

Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Candidates must be able to work onsite on the first day of the assignment.
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Interview Process: Virtual and In-Person

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 886601
Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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