Product Engineer II - Configuration Automation

Rocket Lab; Redlands (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Configuration Automation Engineer to enhance installation and configuration processes for ArcGIS Enterprise. The ideal candidate will have a strong IT background and a passion for developing quality software in a collaborative environment. This role requires experience with automation tools and excellent communication skills, contributing to dynamic projects in the cloud.

Benefits

Industry-leading health and welfare benefits

401(k) and profit-sharing programs

80 hours of vacation leave

Twelve paid holidays

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with automation tools.
• Experience working with cloud platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Gather and translate user requirements through direct engagement.
• Plan, execute, and manage testing.
• Document technical workflows and share best practices.

Skills

Infrastructure automation tools

Strong communication

Decision-making abilities

Collaboration skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Chef

Puppet

Ansible

PowerShell DSC

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

The ArcGIS Enterprise Automation team creates the tools that Esri’s customers use to automate the installation and configuration of the ArcGIS Enterprise software suite. Installation and configuration is critical – it’s the first step using the software and it has to be deployed correctly, quickly, and reliably.

Our tooling automates the deployment of ArcGIS Enterprise for thousands of customers using Chef, PowerShell DSC, AWS CloudFormation, and Helm and deploys highly available and highly scalable architectures in complex IT environments. We are looking for a Configuration Automation engineer who has IT experience and a passion for making great software.

Responsibilities

• Gather and translate user requirements through direct engagement and feedback
• Plan, execute, and manage testing to maintain high software quality
• Identify, track, and resolve issues across the development lifecycle
• Document technical workflows and share best practices with internal and external audiences
• Present insights and updates at internal meetings and industry conferences
• Collaborate with Support and Professional Services teams to assist with troubleshooting and deployment

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with infrastructure automation tools (such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, PowerShell DSC)
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Confident decision-making abilities in a technical environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong background in automating deployments in an operations or DevOps environment using modern tools
• Self-motivated, proactive, and user-focused, with a clear understanding of IT and DevOps needs
• Quick to learn and adapt to emerging technologies

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Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$76,960—$128,544 USD

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

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