DevOps Engineer - Python Automation
* This position is eligible to work in a hybrid work model (combination of in-office and remote days). **
JOB SCOPE
Charter Communications is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our Inventory Platforms team, providing support for Granite Network Inventory, future inventory applications, and all related integrations. The Inventory team is responsible for supporting all aspects of network device discovery, reconciliation with existing records, and network inventory management. This role writes and supports Ansible playbooks, Python scripting; supports existing network and software automations; designs, deploys, and operates systems primarily utilizing RHEL/CentOS; and related reporting.
This position will include sporadic overnight deployments and on-call duties as assigned (approx. one week every 2 months). Consistent with a 24 X 7 Operations environment, periodic cell phone availability will be necessary to respond to escalated issues. This position works in an office environment and the team has adopted a hybrid model. Full time remote work is not a currently accepted part of the job.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively and consistently supports orchestration and automation efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
- Write and update scripts for installation of server software products, utilizing Ansible, Python, or Bash.
- Work with team to create and review software deployment plans using standard methods of procedure (MOP) and change management protocols.
- Design, configure, and provision/deploy hardware/virtual machines.
- Deploy code in VM, bare metal, and/or containerized environments.
- Work with developers and hardware teams to update infrastructure and OS for applications.
- Perform lab installations and upgrades of systems and/or software products.
- Work with developers and infrastructure teams to install or upgrade third party software.
- Monitor systems performance, health, reliability, and daily data processing.
- Participate in project-related stand-up meetings.
- Review and provide feedback for all external facing user documentation, including online `help. Provide documentation support as necessary.
- Ability to analyze logs and identify specific problem areas in the applications. Experience working with Syslog/Splunk/Elastic beneficial.
- Actively and consistently support all efforts to ensure 24x7 availability of devices and/or applications.
- Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.
BASIC / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and/or equivalent work experience
- Minimum three (3) years of experience using dynamic scripting languages (e.g. Python, shell, Perl, PHP)
- Minimum three (3) years of software deployment experience.
- Minimum three (3) years of Linux or other Unix systems experience
REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive experience packaging and delivering software to a production environment.
- Well-versed in automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Chef, Swimlane, Ansible Tower, Jenkins, etc.
- Familiar with technology (inputs, outputs, and processing flows), and ability to clearly communicate that knowledge.
- Ability to problem solve, identifying and resolving complex issues as part of a team.
- Working knowledge of software source control tools such as GitHub/GitLab, Remedy, Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence), Perforce, etc.
- Experience with Bash, Git, Python.
- Ability to write clear technical documentation for use by developers and testers.
- Ability to work under limited direction and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of the Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Demonstrated in-depth leadership with ability to facilitate team consensus and interact with both leadership and implementation teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with Application Performance Monitoring systems (Datadog, AppDynamics).
- Experience in AWS, Containers (K8, Docker, Podman, etc.).
- WebLogic administration experience a plus.
- Ability to support network troubleshooting: Routing, DNS, NTP, etc.
- Familiarity with maintaining systems in a production environment.
- Familiarity with SNMP and/or other OS level monitoring tools.
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The pay for this position has a salary range of
$78,900.00 to $139,500.00. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses.