Software Engineer - CI Automation

ViaSat Inc.•Marlborough, MA

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a lead CI/CD Automation Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions for automated deployment, testing, and system provisioning. You will build and manage infrastructure-as-code using Ansible, Terraform, and similar tools, and create automated test environments that simulate production-like systems for performance and scale testing. You will work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot system issues, improve system reliability, and deploy updates. Your role will also involve developing and maintaining tooling and scripts in Python and Bash, and supporting observability with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK. Additionally, you will participate in on-call rotations for production support, incident resolution, and root cause analysis (RCA). A strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, FreeRADIUS) is essential for supporting connectivity and configuration workflows. The role also requires active participation in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and design discussions.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in CI/CD pipeline automation and infrastructure configuration
Proficiency in Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Git
Capable of leading designing and developing complex CI test automation pipelines, end-to-end.
Strong scripting ability with Python and Bash
Experience with Ansible, and optionally Terraform
A strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, FreeRADIUS)
Experience configuring and troubleshooting network protocols (DHCP, DNS, firewall rules, VPNs, etc.)
Hands-on experience in automated testing, including integration and system-level testing
Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools like Prometheus and Grafana
Experience working on Agile/Scrum-based DevOps teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills
As a hybrid position, this role provides the advantage of collaborating in-person at one of our global offices for three or more days each week, while also allowing the flexibility to work remotely two days a week.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms
Experience with FreeRADIUS or other network authentication systems
Background in satellite, telecom, or infrastructure-heavy environments
Experience simulating production-scale environments for validation and performance testing

Responsibilities

Architect, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) for automated deployment, testing, and system provisioning
Capable of leading designing and developing complex CI test automation pipelines, end-to-end.
Build and manage infrastructure-as-code using Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools
Create and maintain automated test environments, simulating production-like systems for scale/performance testing
Develop and maintain tooling and scripts in Python and Bash
Support and enhance observability through tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK
Participate in on-call rotation for production support, incident resolution, and RCA
Collaborate with cross-functional DevOps, QA, and Network Engineering teams to troubleshoot system issues, improve reliability, and deploy updates
Leverage knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, FreeRADIUS) to support connectivity and configuration workflows
Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and design discussions