Automation Engineer with Chef Habitat Expertise
Automation Engineer with Chef Habitat Expertise
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Title: Automation Engineer with Chef Habitat Expertise
Location: Saint Louis MO
Duration : 6 Months
Client : Financial Firm
Role Overview:
- We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with a strong background in Chef Habitat and Jenkins administration. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing modifying and maintaining Chef Habitat cookbooks and scripts to meet evolving software demands. A good understanding of Java programming is a plus. This role requires a highly motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a passion for automation and deployment processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Chef Habitat Expertise
- Develop modify and maintain Chef Habitat cookbooks and scripts to support installation automation.
- Implement and enhance Habitat plans and packages to streamline software delivery pipelines.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Chef Habitat deployments.
Jenkins Administration
- Manage and maintain Jenkins environments ensuring optimal performance and availability.
- Implement Jenkins pipelines for CI/CD processes.
- Troubleshoot Jenkinsrelated issues and ensure timely resolution.
Automation and Deployment
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to prioritize and deliver automation tasks based on project demands.
- Pursue timely deployment of automated solutions aligned with business priorities.
- Monitor and optimize deployment processes for efficiency and reliability.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with development QA and operations teams to integrate automation into the development lifecycle.
- Stay uptodate with industry trends and recommend improvements to tools and processes.
- Share knowledge and mentor junior team members.
Programming Knowledge (Optional)
- Utilize knowledge of Java programming for integration tasks and script enhancements where applicable.
Qualifications and Skills:
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of overall experience in software automation and deployment.
- Knowledge on Chef Habitat to run installation automation
- Knowledge on Jenkins administration
- Develop/Modify/Maintain Chef Habitat cookbooks/scripts to keep up with software demands and pursue its deployment based upon prioritization in a timely manner
- Knowledge on programming language Java is good to have.
Technical Expertise:
- Proficiency with Chef Habitat for automation and configuration management.
- Handson experience with Jenkins administration and CI/CD pipeline creation.
- Strong scripting skills in languages such as Bash Python or Ruby.
Nice to Have:
- Knowledge of the Java programming language.
- Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP).
Soft Skills:
- Excellent problemsolving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Selfmotivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with a strong background in Chef Habitat and Jenkins administration. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing, modifying, and maintaining Chef Habitat cookbooks and scripts to meet evolving software demands. A good understanding of Java programming is a plus. This role requires a highly motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a passion for automation and deployment processes. Key Responsibilities: Chef Habitat Expertise Develop, modify, and maintain Chef Habitat cookbooks and scripts to support installation automation. Implement and enhance Habitat plans and packages to streamline software delivery pipelines. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Chef Habitat deployments. Jenkins Administration Manage and maintain Jenkins environments, ensuring optimal performance and availability. Implement Jenkins pipelines for CI/CD processes. Troubleshoot Jenkins-related issues and ensure timely resolution. Automation and Deployment Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver automation tasks based on project demands. Pursue timely deployment of automated solutions aligned with business priorities. Monitor and optimize deployment processes for efficiency and reliability. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to integrate automation into the development lifecycle. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and recommend improvements to tools and processes. Share knowledge and mentor junior team members. Programming Knowledge (Optional) Utilize knowledge of Java programming for integration tasks and script enhancements where applicable. Qualifications and Skills: Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of overall experience in software automation and deployment. Knowledge on Chef Habitat to run installation automation Knowledge on Jenkins administration Develop/Modify/Maintain Chef Habitat cookbooks/scripts to keep up with software demands and pursue its deployment based upon prioritization in a timely manner Knowledge on programming language Java is good to have. Technical Expertise: Proficiency with Chef Habitat for automation and configuration management. Hands-on experience with Jenkins administration and CI/CD pipeline creation. Strong scripting skills in languages such as Bash, Python, or Ruby. Nice to Have: Knowledge of the Java programming language. Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and collaboration abilities. Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Employment Type
Full Time
