Automation and Tooling Engineer

job summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation and Tooling Engineer to join our vulnerability remediation engineering team. This role is responsible for improving existing or developing new automation tools, frameworks, and processes that optimize the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will work closely with various ops and engineering teams to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable software deployment and testing.

location: Deerfield, Illinois

job type: Contract

salary: $40 - 50 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

• Automation Development: Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks and scripts to support continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), and testing processes.
• Tooling: Develop and integrate tools to streamline development workflows, enhance software quality, and improve team productivity. This includes tools for code analysis, version control, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams to identify opportunities for automation and tooling improvements across the software lifecycle.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the development and testing processes and implement solutions to address them through automation.
• Testing: Create and maintain automated test suites to ensure that applications function correctly and meet the required performance standards.
• Documentation: Write clear and concise documentation for tools, automation processes, and workflows to enable effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Integration: Work on integrating automation solutions with cloud services, container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and version control systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
• Monitoring & Reporting: Implement monitoring and reporting systems to track the performance of the automated pipelines and identify areas for further optimization.

qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years of experience in software development, automation, or DevOps roles.
• Previous experience with large-scale software systems and cloud-based infrastructures.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus.
• Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or Bash. Experience with scripting languages for automation tasks is a must.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and platforms such as Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI, or Travis CI.
• Strong knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, PyTest, TestNG).
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their integration with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet is a plus.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve automation-related issues.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices.

skills:

• Vulnerability Remediation
• SCCM
• Qualys
• Powershell

Desired Skills & Experience -

- Experience in a large enterprise environment.

- Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation.

- Understanding of cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure) and their security implications.

- Experience with endpoint protection tools and security monitoring platforms.

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At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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