Software Engineer, Automation

Storcom, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

11:11 is seeking a Software Engineer for the Cloud Development & Engineering team, focusing on automation. You’ll work on an in-house distributed workflow automation platform and automation atop it to support infrastructure and service delivery teams.

The role involves Rust development and automation in Ansible/Python, with cross-team collaboration. The position is a full-time remote role based in North America, reporting to the VP of Cloud Development & Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years of software development experience, including Python.
• Experience with automation/configuration management platforms (Ansible, Salt, Terraform).
• Experience designing or consuming RESTful and/or gRPC APIs.
• Familiarity with JSON/YAML data formats.
• Experience using Git in a distributed environment.
• Familiarity with containerized applications.
• Working knowledge of Linux.
• Relevant certifications preferred (cloud, Kubernetes, automation).
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute features and fixes to the workflow automation platform (Rust-based).
• Author automation with Ansible and Python for infrastructure and service delivery teams.
• Turn manual processes into reliable automation in partnership with stakeholder teams.
• Build and integrate with custom APIs and external systems.
• Improve tooling, runtimes, and developer experience for automation authors.
• Collaborate across the organization while adhering to company policies.
• Handle data per company data handling agreements and compliance training.
• Review and follow policies and guidelines, including privacy practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

REST/gRPC

Linux

Git

Collaboration

Learning

Education

Bachelor's or related degree

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Rust

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

VMware/vSphere

Job description

11:11 is hiring a Software Engineer to join the developers on our Cloud Development & Engineering (CDE) team, with a focus on automation. You'll split your time between two complementary areas: contributing to our in-house distributed workflow automation platform and building automation on top of it to support our infrastructure and service delivery teams. On the platform side you'll write Rust and extend the engine, runners, and language bindings. On the delivery side you'll author automation — primarily in Ansible and Python — that handles a wide range of operational work, from infrastructure configuration to provisioning and integrations across internal and third‑party systems. The specific automation is driven by what our partner teams need, so the work stays varied and you'll regularly collaborate across the organization. This is a full‑time remote role, based in North America, reporting to the VP of Cloud Development & Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Contribute features, bug fixes, and improvements to our workflow automation platform (a Rust‑based workflow engine with distributed runners, REST/gRPC APIs, and Ansible/Python/container runtimes).
• Author automation — workflows and tasks written largely in Ansible and Python — in support of infrastructure and service delivery teams.
• Partner with stakeholder teams to understand their needs and turn manual or ad‑hoc processes into reliable, repeatable automation.
• Build and integrate with custom APIs and external systems to connect automation across the infrastructure and service delivery stack.
• Help improve the tooling, runtimes, and developer experience that other teams use to author their own automation.
• Work supportively with colleagues, operating in a manner that is consistent with 11:11's Code of Business Ethics and Company Values.
• Responsibly receive, transmit, and handle company data and information per Company data handling agreements, work procedures and policies.
• Review and follow company policies and guidelines, data privacy practices, including annual compliance training certification and policy acknowledgements.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent related work experience required.
• 2+ years of software development experience, including Python.
• Experience with a common automation or configuration management platform (such as Ansible, Salt, Terraform, or similar).
• Experience designing or consuming RESTful and/or gRPC APIs.
• Comfort with data interchange formats such as JSON and YAML.
• Experience using Git in a distributed, multi‑developer environment.
• Familiarity with containerized applications.
• Working knowledge of Linux.
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., cloud, Kubernetes, automation) preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across distributed teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools and technologies and to work proactively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be legally eligible to work in North America without visa sponsorship.

Technical skills preferred

• Experience with a systems language such as Rust, Go, or C/C++.
• Experience writing automation with Ansible (playbooks and/or modules).
• Familiarity with workflow/orchestration platforms and the workflow/task authoring model.
• VMware/vSphere automation experience.
• PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Experience using AI/LLMs to assist with software development.
• Experience contributing to open‑source projects and communities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The base salary for this role ranges from $125,000 to $150,000.

These ranges are informed by market data, internal equity, and qualifications required by job level. Actual pay is based on multiple factors, including skills, experience, certifications, and location.

Individuals may also be eligible for variable incentives such as bonuses or sales commissions, which are also based on level and position within the organization. Additional company‑sponsored benefits include, but are not limited to: