Automation Engineer I - Unlimited Growth Potential

SoHo Dragon represents an investment bank with offices in New York, NY that needs to hire a junior-level, hands-on DevOps automation engineer who will bring their experience, best practices, and a collaborative attitude to help execute clearly defined tasks and provide level 1 application support. The DevOps automation engineer will be responsible for creating and implementing automated solutions, analyzing data to improve existing processes, and increasing productivity in the workplace.

Technical Scripting Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Python code for automation projects.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues by deploying updates and bug fixes.
• Create Python methods to enhance our alerting and escalation mechanisms.

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Independently manage tasks from conception to delivery.
• Improve the process of knowledge sharing through detailed documentation.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and/or Perl.
• Analytical thinker with sharp problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Self-motivated individual with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Extensive experience working with automation tools and a passion for automating repetitive tasks.

Education:

College Degree or equivalent experience.