Title: Automation Engineer with Chef Habitat Expertise
Location: Saint Louis MO
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 7 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.