Automation Developer

Menard•Eau Claire, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Developer designs, builds, and supports scalable infrastructure automation solutions using scripting, orchestration platforms, and Infrastructure as Code. The role focuses on eliminating manual processes, integrating enterprise infrastructure systems and tools, and developing reusable automation frameworks to improve reliability, consistency, and operational efficiency. The developer creates solutions that meet business and technical design specifications, develops unit and regression tests, prepares technical documentation, coordinates implementations, and supports automated platforms. The position is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and requires relocation to the area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, MIS, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Entry-level or experienced proficiency with Linux shell scripting, Python, Ansible playbooks, and AWX job templates and workflows.
Automation design, build, testing, and troubleshooting skills.
Understanding of Infrastructure as Code concepts.
Understanding of API integrations.
Excellent design and analytical skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work well independently and on team-oriented projects.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must relocate to the Eau Claire, Wisconsin area.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain reusable Python modules and libraries for infrastructure automation.
Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
Create and maintain AWX job templates and workflows.
Build and maintain containerized execution environments for automation workflows.
Develop and enhance a self-service automation portal that interfaces with backend infrastructure automation workflows.
Manage source control with Git/Bitbucket and conduct code reviews.
Develop automation of varying complexity integrating with enterprise infrastructure systems and tools, including firewalls, load balancers, switches, virtualization, IPAM, DNS, and DHCP.
Participate in developing automation specifications and technical designs.
Develop test plans and thoroughly test and debug programs before implementation.
Work with Management and Project Managers to provide timeline and task information based on proposed project scope.
Provide Management with weekly updates on tasks being worked on.
Follow and reinforce the Menards Values.
Provide support for related automated platforms.
Use a Linux shell.