Senior Development Operations Engineer (Scripting\Automation)

Sunbird Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO policy

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Sunbird Inc. is seeking a Senior Development Operations Engineer to join our software team. You will lead Linux hardening, packaging, CI/CD deployment automation and virtualization efforts while mentoring teammates.

The role emphasizes scripting in Bash, Perl, Python or Ruby, with experience on Rocky Linux/Red Hat and Jenkins-based pipelines. You will advance on-prem infrastructure, transition to containerized environments, and ensure secure, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have strong scripting experience (Bash with Perl/Python/Ruby).
• Deep understanding of Linux (Rocky Linux/Red Hat) including OS configuration, tuning and hardening.
• Experience creating kickstarts or similar system installation tech.
• Design and implement Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Perl, Ruby and Shell scripts for deployment and configuration.
• Migrate admin scripts from Perl to Python or Ruby.
• Ensure system hardening and OS/software updates for security and compliance.
• Build and manage kickstarts for Rocky Linux deployments.
• Administer and support CI/CD pipelines and build automation with Jenkins.
• Automate PostgreSQL backups, deployments and upgrades.
• Support and resolve customer issues promptly; mentor others.
• Maintain on‑premises infrastructure (servers, storage, networking).
• Assist in transitioning solutions to containers.
• Follow company AI policy and use only approved tools.

Skills

Bash

Perl

Python

Ruby

Linux Administration

RPM Packaging

Kickstarts/Automations

Jenkins CI/CD

PostgreSQL

GitHub/Nexus/CI tools

Mentoring

Education

CS/CE/EE degree or equivalent

Tools

Jenkins

Nexus

GitHub

Job description

Sunbird (www.sunbirddcim.com), an established leader in Data Center Infrastructure Management, is looking for a Senior Development Operations Engineer to join our software development team. Our award-winning web-based solutions help our customers understand and manage energy consumption, environmental conditions, and assets in their facilities.

In this role, you will be a key contributor for complex development tasks and be able to provide technical leadership on Linux hardening/configuration, package management, continuous integration, deployments, and virtualization. The ideal candidate will be a software developer who is passionate about automating server configurations, deployments, and other IT processes.

Environment: Linux, Scripting (Ruby, Perl, Bash, or Python), PostgreSQL 15+, Jenkins, Nexus, and GitHub

KEY SKILLSETS

• Scripting expertise with Bash and any of Perl, Python, or Ruby (5+ years)
• This position requires a detailed understanding of Linux operating systems (Rocky Linux \ RedHat), RPM packaging\deployment, Operating System configuration, tuning, and hardening.
• Experience creating kickstarts or similar system installation technologies.
• Designing and implementing Jenkins CI\CD pipelines.

• Ability to troubleshoot operating system issues, configuration problems, authentication errors, and related software defects
• Must be a graduate of a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering program (or similar field)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain Perl, Ruby and Shell scripts that allow customers to easily deploy and configure our solution, run backups\restores, provide high availability, and perform other administrative tasks
• Plan and execute a migration of administrative scripts from Perl to either Python or Ruby
• Maintain robust solution security by managing OS and software updates, implementing system hardening, and ensuring compliance with industry frameworks
• Manage \ build the kickstarts that install our solution currently based on Rocky Linux
• Administer and support CI/CD pipelines and build automation processes using Jenkins.
• Automate operations such as PostgreSQL database backup\restores, deployments, and upgrades
• Help our support team delight our customer issues by quickly resolving issues as they arise
• Maintain and support on-premises infrastructure, including server room equipment, physical and virtual servers, storage, and networking systems.
• Help transition solution to containers
• Mentor others
• Must use only company-approved AI tools and follow documented company AI usage policy

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

A candidate with any of the following will have an advantage:

• Ability to lead a small team
• Knowledge / experience with containerization (Docker / Kubernetes)
• Experience with networking (IP, DNS, Routing, Firewalls, etc...)
• Knowledge / experience with virtualization technology (VMWare, KVM, Nutanix, Hyper-V)
• Knowledge of LDAP and Active Directory
• Experience leveraging AI tools in order to expedite performing job function
• Cryptography technologies and certificates
• Database management skills (PostgreSQL preferred)

ABOUT SUNBIRD

• We are all about delighting our clients and live/breathe the end client/user experience.
• We have amazing PTO Policy that allows you to take care of yourself and your family.
• We offer medical, dental, vision and life insurance to employees.
• We believe in collaboration, teamwork, creativity and taking initiative.

Interested? Read on for additional details about this opportunity to join our amazing team!

- What is DCIM Software: www.sunbirddcim.com/what-dcim

- What are customers saying about Sunbird: www.sunbirddcim.com/reviews

- Why work at Sunbird: www.sunbirddcim.com/careers

Sunbird is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.