Application Developer - IV (REMOTE)

VARITE is looking for a qualified Application Developer - IV (REMOTE) What does the client do? A central banking system of the United States that manages monetary policy, regulates financial institutions, provides banking services, and acts as a lender of last resort during financial crises. What do we do? Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services. Job Title: Application Developer - IV (REMOTE) Duration: 18 Months Location: Richmond, VA 23219 (Remote) Pay rate: $ 84.28 /hr. - USD 100.00 /hr. on W2 Work Authorization: Only USC or GC Here's What You'll Do We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation solutions for enterprise middleware technologies. This is a hands-on technical position requiring deep expertise in automating the deployment, configuration, and management of middleware platforms including WebSphere, Liberty, MQ, and File Transfer products. The ideal candidate will combine strong automation skills with some knowledge of middleware products to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Responsibilities: • Design, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Ansible, Python, and Shell scripting • Create and manage configuration management strategies across diverse infrastructure environments • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to identify automation opportunities • Document automation processes, procedures, and best practices • Share knowledge with *** resources and assist with the development of in-house expertise • Mentor team members and conduct code reviews • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in automated systems • Continuously improve existing automation frameworks for scalability and maintainability Qualifications: Technical Skills (Must Have) Ansible • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing Ansible playbooks and roles • Proficiency in Ansible Automation Platform(AAP) for automation workflow management • Experience with Ansible Galaxy, custom modules, and dynamic inventories • Strong understanding of YAML syntax and Jinja2 templating • Demonstrated ability to create reusable, modular, and maintainable automation code • Experience with version control integration and CI/CD pipeline automation using Ansible Automation Platform Python Programming • 5+ years of professional Python development experience • Strong knowledge of Python 3.x and standard libraries • Experience with automation frameworks and REST API integration • Proficiency in developing scripts for system administration, monitoring, and orchestration • Experience with Python libraries relevant to infrastructure automation Shell Scripting • 10+ years of experience writing Bash/Shell scripts for Linux/Unix environments • Ability to develop complex automation scripts for system administration tasks • Strong understanding of shell utilities, text processing tools (sed, awk, grep), and job scheduling (cron) • Experience with error handling, logging, and script optimization • Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting shell scripts in production environments Professional Experience (Must Have) • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or automation engineering roles • Proven experience automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes • Strong understanding of Linux/Unix system administration • Experience with version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub) • Demonstrated ability to work in agile environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and practices Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive: Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan Legal Service Plans - Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation If this opportunity interests you, please respond by clicking on EasyApply. In case you are not currently available or interested in pursuing this opportunity, please forward this email among your circle who might be suitable and interested in any of our open requirements. VARITE has a robust Candidate Referral Fee plan where you will receive a one-time referral fee if the referred candidate successfully works with VARITE on an assignment for at least 1 month or 160 Hours. VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.