1.20. Senior AWS Automation Engineer

Focused HR Solutions; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Focused HR Solutions is seeking a Senior AWS Automation Engineer in Raleigh, NC, with the option to work remotely. This position focuses on automating build and deploy processes for the NCFAST application, requiring extensive experience with automation tools like Ansible, GIT, and AWS.

The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of relevant experience, particularly in CI/CD processes and Agile methodologies. Responsibilities include providing automation support and collaborating with various teams through the software release lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with automating OS and software patches.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with BitBucket or GIT.
• 7+ years of experience in automating build and deploy processes.
• Knowledge of J2EE application deployment and tracing/debugging.
• 2+ years of build and release activities experience.
• 2+ years of CI/CD pipeline development experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Agile SDLC processes.
• 1+ years of experience with AWS infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Automate and perform tasks for the build and deploy processes for NCFAST.
• Provide hands-on Automation support for release and development teams.
• Collaborate with IT management to enhance software engineering processes.
• Be on call for evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Automating OS and software patches

BitBucket/GIT Source Code Management

Automating build/deploy process

J2EE application hosting

CI/CD pipeline development

Agile SDLC processes (Scrum, Kanban)

Amazon Web Services and infrastructure

Tools

Ansible

Teamcity

Jenkins

Job description

Work can be performed remotely, with the potential for onsite at the client/manager's discretion in Raleigh, NC. Our client has an opening for a Senior AWS Automation Engineer (Job ID 734136). This position is up to 12 months, with option for extension, and the client is in Raleigh, NC. Please send your rate and resume.

Requirements

• Experience with automating OS and software patches and upgrades across multiple environments using automation tools like Ansible. Required 7 Years.
• Hands on Experience (like branching, merging, configuring, and administering) with BitBucket or GIT Source Code Management tool. Required 3 Years.
• Hands on experience in automating build/deploy process including changes to database using tools like Ansible. Required 7 Years.
• Knowledge and experience in J2EE-specific application hosting, application tracing/debugging, and application deployment. Required 7 Years.
• Experience with build and release activities for large number of teams. Required 2 Years.
• Hands on experience developing and managing CI/CD (DevOps) pipeline using tools like Teamcity, Jenkins, Ansible. Highly desired 2 Years.
• Thorough knowledge/experience with Agile SDLC processes (Scrum, Kanban). Highly desired 2 Years.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Amazon Web Services and infrastructure. Highly desired 1 Years.
• Lead Automation effort of infrastructure provisioning, build and deploy activities for NC FAST applications. This position must demonstrate a solid understanding of AWS infrastructure and software release life cycle.

Responsibilities

• This position will be responsible for automating and performing tasks associated with the build and deploy processes for the NCFAST application by preparing and executing build scripts using Ansible, cloud formation etc. This position will provide hands‑on Automation support to the release and Application development teams for the entire release management lifecycle across multiple applications as well as recommend process improvements keeping Agile and DevOps culture and practices in mind.
• This position will also be responsible for supporting tasks and activities for the release/build team in the Architecture and Infrastructure Unit of the NCFAST program.
• The position will work with IT management to improve the software engineering processes and practices associated with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) of application changes. This position will interact with the architects, developers, deployment Team, and Database Administrators to ensure automation of various tasks.
• This position is required to be on call for evenings and weekends as required to meet business needs.