Network Automation Developer

Job Description

Work as part of the Automation Engineering team focused on delivering value by reducing manual efforts. Focus on automating internal services and improving internal customer experiences. Drive standards and best practices to ensure quality services and sustainability. Provide critical infrastructure automation and support for critical automation services. A fast-paced environment with shifting priorities to meet internal customer requirements. Primary Responsibilities for this Role Include: Develops and maintains infrastructure-related automation spanning networking, services, and systems focus areas Creation of automation projects that follow REST methodologies Supports automation platforms and services Contributes to documentation efforts to enable quicker support and knowledge transfer Provides testing and quality assurance on automation applications Provides bug fixes and new feature development on projects Follows SDLC methodologies and team standards Additional Responsibilities: Provides quality support to our internal customers Able to understand the difference between what is requested and how to fulfill a request Willingness to proactively improve processes and identify gaps in existing processes Participation in weekly code reviews Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Essential: Bachelors degree in computer science or related quantitative field Experience with Linux operating systems Knowledge of Python and Django, FastAPI or Flask Experience debugging and troubleshooting system interoperability Additional: Experience creating, running, debugging containers and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Rancher) Knowledge of Puppet, Ansible, and/or Terraform Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure Strong verbal and written communication skills; intuitive thinking skills Ability to interface with an operating system, such as Windows, Mac OS and iOS and the respective editor; ability to write scripts Ability to train others Ability to work well under pressure Ability to work well with others and to problem-solve Ability to independently learn how to use new facilities quickly from supplied documentation Experience working with change management procedures Facilitation skills including meeting content/agenda and proactive/creative management of issues Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time Ability to manage projects and interface with employees of varying skillsets in a high-pressure environment SAS only sends emails from verified sas.com email addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. . #SAS