SDET Wireless Engineer III

DescriptionKforce's client in Greenwood Village, CO is looking for a skilled contract SDET Wireless Engineer III to design, build, and maintain infrastructure automation across their environment. The ideal candidate is hands-on with Linux systems, has strong Ansible and Terraform experience, and can confidently work with databases including Cassandra and Oracle. Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools is required, but candidates should demonstrate sound independent engineering judgment rather than relying on AI as a crutch.Responsibilities:* Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles to automate configuration management, deployment, and operational tasks* Write and manage Terraform modules and state to provision and maintain infrastructure as code* Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux systems (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu or equivalent) in support of automation workflows* Support and maintain database environments, including Cassandra (cluster health, schema/data operations) and Oracle (queries, tuning, basic administration)* Integrate automation workflows with existing CI/CD pipelines and version control systems* Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code assistants, Claude, Copilot, or similar) to improve efficiency and code quality, while validating, testing, and taking full ownership of all AI-assisted output* Document playbooks, modules, and processes clearly for handoff and long-term maintainability* Troubleshoot automation failures, infrastructure drift, and configuration issues across environments* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (network, database, security, and platform engineering) to understand requirements and deliver reliable automation solutionsRequirements* Practical database experience with Cassandra and Oracle (querying, basic administration, and operational support)* Demonstrated experience using AI tools to assist with development, scripting, or troubleshooting - with the ability to critically evaluate, test, and validate AI-generated output rather than depend on it blindly* Strong scripting ability (Bash, Python, or similar) to support automation and tooling* Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD concepts* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a contract capacity* Proven experience in automation engineering with a strong focus on Ansible (writing, structuring, and maintaining playbooks/roles) and Terraform (modules, providers, state management)* Strong working knowledge of Linux systems administration and troubleshootingNice to Have:* Basic understanding of Wi-Fi networking concepts (SSIDs, access points, wireless protocols/standards, basic troubleshooting)* Experience with configuration management or IaC tools beyond Ansible/Terraform (e.g., Puppet, Chef, CloudFormation)* Exposure to monitoring/observability tooling* Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Job TypeContractCompensation45 - $58