Application Developer - IV

Compunnel, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is searching for an Automation Engineer located in Richmond, Virginia, to design and maintain automation solutions using Ansible, Python, and Shell scripting. You will collaborate with various teams, mentor members, and troubleshoot complex automation processes.

With required qualifications including extensive hands-on experience in automation and strong technical skills in Ansible and Python, this role is crucial for improving existing frameworks for scalability and maintainability. Join us to contribute your expertise in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Ansible playbooks and roles.
• 5+ years of Python development experience for automation.
• 10+ years of writing Bash/Shell scripts for Linux/Unix.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Mentor team members and conduct code reviews.

Skills

Ansible

Python Programming

Shell Scripting

Linux/Unix Administration

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Tools

Git

Ansible Automation Platform

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Design, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Ansible, Python, and Shell scripting. Create and manage configuration management strategies across diverse infrastructure environments. Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to identify automation opportunities. Document automation processes, procedures, and best practices. Share knowledge with client resources and assist with the development of in-house expertise. Mentor team members and conduct code reviews. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in automated systems. Continuously improve existing automation frameworks for scalability and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Ansible, Python, and Shell scripting
• Create and manage configuration management strategies across diverse infrastructure environments
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to identify automation opportunities
• Document automation processes, procedures, and best practices
• Share knowledge with client resources and assist with the development of in-house expertise
• Mentor team members and conduct code reviews
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in automated systems
• Continuously improve existing automation frameworks for scalability and maintainability

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills (Must Have)

• Ansible
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing Ansible playbooks and roles
  • Proficiency in Ansible Automation Platform(AAP) for automation workflow management
  • Experience with Ansible Galaxy, custom modules, and dynamic inventories
  • Strong understanding of YAML syntax and Jinja2 templating
  • Demonstrated ability to create reusable, modular, and maintainable automation code
  • Experience with version control integration and CI/CD pipeline automation using Ansible Automation Platform
• Python Programming
  • 5+ years of professional Python development experience
  • Strong knowledge of Python 3.x and standard libraries
  • Experience with automation frameworks and REST API integration
  • Proficiency in developing scripts for system administration, monitoring, and orchestration
  • Experience with Python libraries relevant to infrastructure automation
• Shell Scripting
  • 10+ years of experience writing Bash/Shell scripts for Linux/Unix environments
  • Ability to develop complex automation scripts for system administration tasks
  • Strong understanding of shell utilities, text processing tools (sed, awk, grep), and job scheduling (cron)
  • Experience with error handling, logging, and script optimization
  • Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting shell scripts in production environments

Professional Experience (Must Have)

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or automation engineering roles
• Proven experience automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix system administration
• Experience with version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub)
• Demonstrated ability to work in agile environments and collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and practices