Application Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Job title: - Application Developer
Location: - Richmond, VA 23219 (100% Remote)
Duration: - 18 Months

• We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation solutions for enterprise middleware technologies.
• This is a hands-on technical position requiring deep expertise in automating the deployment, configuration, and management of middleware platforms including WebSphere, Liberty, MQ, and File Transfer products.
• The ideal candidate will combine strong automation skills with some knowledge of middleware products to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

 
Qualifications:
Technical Skills (Must Have)
Ansible

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing Ansible playbooks and roles
• Proficiency in Ansible Automation Platform(AAP) for automation workflow management
• Experience with Ansible Galaxy, custom modules, and dynamic inventories
• Strong understanding of YAML syntax and Jinja2 templating
• Demonstrated ability to create reusable, modular, and maintainable automation code
• Experience with version control integration and CI/CD pipeline automation using Ansible Automation Platform

Python Programming

• 5+ years of professional Python development experience
• Strong knowledge of Python 3.x and standard libraries
• Experience with automation frameworks and REST API integration
• Proficiency in developing scripts for system administration, monitoring, and orchestration
• Experience with Python libraries relevant to infrastructure automation

Shell Scripting

• 10+ years of experience writing Bash/Shell scripts for Linux/Unix environments
• Ability to develop complex automation scripts for system administration tasks
• Strong understanding of shell utilities, text processing tools (sed, awk, grep), and job scheduling (cron)
• Experience with error handling, logging, and script optimization
• Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting shell scripts in production environments

Professional Experience (Must Have)

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or automation engineering roles
• Proven experience automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix system administration
• Experience with version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub)
• Demonstrated ability to work in agile environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and practices

 
Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Ansible, Python, and Shell scripting
• Create and manage configuration management strategies across diverse infrastructure environments
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to identify automation opportunities
• Document automation processes, procedures, and best practices
• Share knowledge with Federal Reserve resources and assist with the development of in-house expertise
• Mentor team members and conduct code reviews
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in automated systems
• Continuously improve existing automation frameworks for scalability and maintainability