Senior Automation Engineering

Sr. Automation EngineerLeverage modern technology to solve complex business problems in a collaborative engineering environment at a Fortune 500 transportation company. This opportunity is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys building scalable, secure, and reusable solutions while contributing across the full software development lifecycle.The Sr. Engineer – Automation will participate in all phases of development, from design and implementation through testing and production support. The role will focus heavily on Python-based application development, RESTful services, automation, cloud security, and secrets management while following engineering best practices for reliability, resiliency, security, performance, and reusability.Contract Duration: 7 MonthsRequired Skills & Experience5–7 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience designing, developing, testing, and implementing large-scale applications.5+ years of Python development experience.Strong proficiency with FastAPI.5+ years of experience developing and supporting RESTful web services/APIs.Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: HashiCorp VaultAWS Secrets Management / AWS Secrets ManagerAzure Key VaultExperience with both front-end and back-end development.Strong understanding of object-oriented design and software engineering principles.Ability to write, test, and document technical solutions according to organizational standards.Desired Skills & Experience5+ years of experience with React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.3+ years of experience with Terraform and HashiCorp Vault.3+ years of experience with Git and GitHub.Experience working with Windows and Linux operating systems, including shell scripting.Experience with PostgreSQL, ORM/persistence frameworks, and query performance tuning.Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms.Experience with automated testing, observability, instrumentation, and production support.Experience identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities and potential attack surfaces.Experience designing reusable, scalable, and maintainable systems.Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing solutions to improve reliability, resiliency, security, and performance.Experience mentoring junior or less-experienced engineers.What You Will Be DoingDesign, develop, test, document, and maintain scalable software applications and automation solutions.Develop and maintain Python-based applications and RESTful APIs using FastAPI.Design and implement secure solutions involving secrets management and cloud security.Lead implementation of significant capabilities within existing systems.Develop automated tests and instrumentation to ensure application reliability, availability, latency, and performance targets.Conduct root cause analysis and identify opportunities for system and process improvements.Identify security vulnerabilities and potential attack surfaces and help implement appropriate mitigation strategies.Promote reusable components, frameworks, and engineering best practices.Break down complex technical requirements into maintainable implementations.Collaborate closely with engineering and technology teams.Mentor team members and help improve engineering practices and technical capabilities.Tech Breakdown30% Python / FastAPI / RESTful API Development20% Automation & Software Engineering15% Cloud & Secrets Management15% Application Security / Reliability10% Database & Persistence Technologies10% Front-End / Supporting TechnologiesDaily Responsibilities50% Hands-On Software Development & Automation25% Design, Testing & Troubleshooting15% Team Collaboration & Technical Planning10% Mentoring, Documentation & Engineering Best PracticesWork ArrangementHybrid – 3 days onsite per week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.Candidates must be able to work onsite on the first day of the assignment.Location: Fort Worth, TXInterview Process: Virtual and In-PersonYou will receive the following benefits:Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your familyDental & Orthodontia BenefitsVision BenefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsVoluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) including match with pre and post-tax optionsPaid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver PlanMotion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.Specialization: Software Engineering