Senior Network Automation Engineer, Full-Stack

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 94,600 - 130,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health care

401(k) match

Pension

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer in Richmond, Virginia. This pivotal role involves bridging traditional networking with modern software engineering, supporting the automation lifecycle, and managing external change requests.

Responsibilities include designing and implementing automation solutions, directing junior developers, and ensuring system integrations. Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience and advanced skills in Java, NextJS, Python, and more.

Benefits include competitive compensation, health care, 401(k) match, and comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6 to 9 years of Senior-level experience, 3 to 5 years at Experienced level.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, NextJS, JavaScript, Python with focus on API-driven connectivity.
• Proven experience building and maintaining self-service tools for network automation.
• Expertise in AWS architecture and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Hands-on experience with Angular for modern dashboards.
• Deep knowledge of MuleSoft for high-throughput operations.
• Experience with ServiceNow for ITSM responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and implement complex automation solutions.
• Work within a Java SpringBoot, OpenShift environment.
• Direct the work of junior developers and conduct code reviews.
• Guide projects through the full release cycle.
• Build and maintain integrations using MuleSoft API Gateways.
• Create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for self-service tools.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-calls rotation for critical services.

Skills

Java

NextJS

JavaScript

Python

MuleSoft

Angular

AWS

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

CI/CD

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Red Hat OpenShift

GitHub

GitLab

Maven

Jenkins

Job description

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: Work 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, ServiceNow.
• 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 Senior-level experience, 3 to 5 years at Experienced level.
• Advanced proficiency in Java, NextJS, JavaScript, Python with focus on API-driven connectivity.
• Proven experience building and maintaining self‑service tools for network automation.
• Expertise in AWS architecture and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Hands‑on experience with Angular for modern, responsive dashboards.
• Deep knowledge of MuleSoft and multithreaded development for high‑throughput operations.
• Experience with ServiceNow for ITSM responsibilities.
• Experience deploying and managing applications in Red Hat OpenShift.
• CI/CD experience with GitHub/GitLab, Maven, Jenkins.
• Eligibility: U.S. Citizenship required. Security clearance and compliance with conflict‑of‑interest rules.
• Salary ranges: Experienced $94,600 – $130,020; Senior $114,400 – $157,300 annually.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition assistance, paid time off, health care, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, 401(k) match, pension, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.