Senior Network Automation Engineer, Full-Stack

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 155,980; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great medical benefits

Pension and 401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer leave

Job summary

A central banking institution is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer to modernize and scale automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Java, NextJS, and JavaScript, and will lead junior developers while managing critical automation projects. This position offers competitive compensation, a 401(k) match, and various benefits in a supportive work environment. Candidates must be U.S. citizens due to security requirements.

Qualifications

• 6 to 9 years of experience at the Senior level and 3 to 5 years at the Experienced level.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, NextJS, and JavaScript with a focus on API-driven connectivity.
• Expertise in AWS architecture and Infrastructure as Code ( IaC ) tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and implement complex automation solutions.
• Lead junior developers and ensure architectural integrity.
• Guide projects through the full release cycle.

Skills

Java

NextJS

JavaScript

AWS architecture

MuleSoft

Angular

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

GitHub

Jenkins

Job description

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank you’ll play a key role, collaborating with leading tech professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we’re building a dynamic team for our future.

Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top‑notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a work environment where you can truly find balance.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Automation Engineer to bridge the gap between traditional networking and modern software engineering. This role is pivotal in supporting the automation lifecycle for critical business lines, managing external change requests and integrating essential business applications. You will be responsible for modernizing, maintaining, and scaling our automation suite to meet evolving demands, ensuring our network infrastructure remains agile, secure, and resilient.

What You Will Do

• Lead End‑to‑End Development: Design, test, and implement complex automation solutions in a NextJS, JavaScript and Python environment; support legacy software within a Java SpringBoot, OpenShift environment.
• Technical Leadership: Direct the work of junior developers, conduct rigorous code reviews, and ensure the architectural integrity of all programming tasks.
• Lifecycle Management: Guide projects through the full release cycle, including security compliance, architectural design reviews, and production readiness testing.
• System Integration: Build and maintain high‑performance integrations between internal and external systems using MuleSoft API gateways and Service‑Now.
• UI Modernization: Create intuitive, user‑friendly interfaces for self‑service network management tools using Angular.
• Operational Support: Participate in a 24/7 on‑call rotation to ensure the continuous availability of critical automation services.

Qualifications

• 6 to 9 years of experience at the Senior level, and 3 to 5 years of experience at the Experienced level.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, NextJS and JavaScript with a focus on API‑driven connectivity.
• Proven experience building and maintaining self‑service tools; bonuses for network infrastructure expertise.
• Expertise in AWS architecture and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Hands‑on experience with Angular for developing modern, responsive dashboards.
• Deep knowledge of MuleSoft and multi‑threaded development for high‑throughput operations; ServiceNow for ITSM responsibilities.
• Experience deploying and managing applications in Red Hat OpenShift; CI/CD experience with additional knowledge in GitHub/GitLab, Maven and Jenkins.

Benefits

• Great medical benefits
• Pension and 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer leave
• On‑site amenities that make working here fun!

Other Requirements and Considerations

• Candidates must review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict‑of‑interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify [e-mail].
• Sponsorship is not available for this role. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility for this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• The hiring range for the Experienced level is $93,000 - $127,930 annually. The hiring range for the Senior level is $113,400 - $155,980 annually.
• For candidates located near other National IT locations, outside of Richmond, VA, the listed hiring and salary ranges may be adjusted based on your geographic location.
• This position will be based onsite at a Federal Reserve Bank location.
• Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
• Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.

Job Details

Full Time

Regular

Job Exempt: Yes

Job Category: Information Technology Family Group

Work Shift: First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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