Senior Automation Engineer

Kforce Inc; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking an Associate Engineer to develop automation tools for application migration to GitHub Actions. The role involves creating utilities and scripts to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and proficiency in scripting languages, with knowledge of SQL, Linux, and Azure being essential.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Life, disability & ADD insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Shell.
• Experience in application automation for rapid migration/deployment.
• Knowledge of SQL, Linux, and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation tools and frameworks for application migration.
• Create self-service utilities and migration scripts.
• Build instrumentation to track migration progress.

Skills

Scripting languages

API integration

Process workflow automation

Metrics collection and reporting automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL

Linux

Azure

Job description

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This range is provided by Kforce Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $65.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Develop automation tools and frameworks to accelerate application migration to GitHub Actions.
• Create self-service utilities, migration scripts, and template generators to ensure consistency and reduce manual effort.
• Build instrumentation to track migration progress and pipeline performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Shell; experience in application automation for rapid migration/deployment; API integration; template generation frameworks; migration utilities development; process workflow automation; metrics collection and reporting automation.
• Knowledge of SQL, Linux, and Azure.

The pay range reflects the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably believe we would pay at posting for this role. Actual pay may be higher or lower, based on factors like education, experience, skills, location, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried employees receive paid time off; hourly employees' paid time off eligibility depends on legal requirements and project specifics.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of compensation are at Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid, and may be modified in its discretion.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives, or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.

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Additional details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Telecommunications