Automation Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Ashburn, VA

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About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop efficient, user-oriented software in an agile environment, from initial vision through production-ready systems. The role uses modern architectural approaches, open-source frameworks, and tools to address client challenges, improve systems, and deliver solutions that support current architectures and operating environments while enabling future functionality and enhancements.

The position focuses on SQL-based data work, Python scripting and utilities, and designing and managing scalable automation environments in cloud ecosystems. It also involves knowledge of container deployment pipelines, Docker, GitOps workflows, and enterprise IT environments. Applicants must complete a required skills assessment and may be subject to a government investigation and eligibility requirements for a U.S. government client. Identity verification is part of the hiring process. Use of AI or other tools to assist with interview responses is prohibited unless explicitly permitted.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in SQL for data extraction, migration, structuring, and setting up bot transaction logs.
• 5+ years of experience designing and managing scalable automation environments within cloud ecosystems, including AWS and use of EC2, VPC, S3, and IAM for secure resource boundary management.
• 3+ years of experience with Python for data manipulation, file handling, backend system scripting, and building custom utility libraries to extend traditional RPA capabilities.
• Knowledge of setting up container deployment pipelines, building and pushing Docker containers to container registries, and managing declarative deployments via GitOps workflows.
• Knowledge of enterprise IT environments, virtual machines, cloud and on-premise servers, network firewalls, and credential management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of experience in software development in lieu of a degree.
• Completion of the required skills assessment and meeting its minimum proficiency threshold.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet U.S. government client eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Products, Microsoft Windows Server, or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Knowledge of relational databases and managing data connections.
• Knowledge of shell scripting and automation.
• Knowledge of DevOps, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.
• Ability to develop detailed program specifications and programs for software components.
• Ability to debug, troubleshoot, monitor, and maintain the operation of application code.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient software solutions from vision through production-ready systems.
• Use modern architectural approaches and open-source frameworks and resources to address client challenges.
• Identify and implement system improvements.
• Code and deliver solutions that support current architecture and operating environments, as well as future functionality and enhancements.
• Use SQL for data extraction, migration, structuring, and setting up bot transaction logs.
• Design and manage scalable automation environments within cloud ecosystems.
• Use Python for data manipulation, file handling, backend system scripting, and building custom utility libraries to extend traditional RPA capabilities.
• Set up container deployment pipelines, build and push Docker containers to container registries, and manage declarative deployments through GitOps workflows.
• Debug, troubleshoot, monitor, and maintain application code (preferred qualification).

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level