Automation Engineer (Req#1278)

Overview We are looking for a passionate and self-motivated Automation Developer with hands-on experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes container platforms to Infrastructure Automation team. You will play a key role in building and maintaining automation frameworks, tools, and integrations using modern infrastructure-as-code practices. This is a hands-on opportunity for a driven engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is eager to grow their technical depth in DevOps and open-source technologies. Your Impact Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts and playbooks using Ansible and Terraform Develop and maintain integration tools and scripts using Python Create and consume RESTful APIs to integrate systems and services Contribute to open-source projects and maintain internal GitHub repositories Collaborate with DevOps, platform, and development teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automate operational processes Troubleshoot automation failures and improve reliability, scalability, and performance of automation systems Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Proficient in writing Ansible playbooks and using Terraform for infrastructure provisioning Strong Python scripting skills, with experience in writing reusable and modular code Experience working with RESTful API integrations 3+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift in production environments Familiarity with GitHub workflows, version control, and collaborative open-source development Working knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices Comfortable working in Linux-based environments Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK, Grafana) Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source projects #LI-MY1 #IND1 Who We Are At ePlus, we believe technology is a people business. Our team is passionate, skilled, and driven to deliver solutions that make a real difference. Join us and be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and extraordinary results. Corporate Values Respectful communication and cooperation: We prioritize respectful communication, fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Teamwork and employee participation: Collaboration and teamwork thrive through diverse perspectives, both within our teams and in our interactions with our customers. Work/life balance that supports our employees’ varying needs: We value the well-being of our employees, recognizing that a healthy work-life balance is pivotal to our collective success. Embracing communities: We embrace and support the communities that nurture us. Our employees' dedication to fostering positive change is a source of immense pride for us. Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ePlus is dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture that represents diversity, enables inclusion, and makes our employees feel comfortable bringing their full, unique selves to work. Physical Requirements While performing this role, you will engage in both seated and occasional standing or walking activities. We provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with relevant laws, to support success in this position. By embracing our values, you will contribute to our collective mission of making a positive impact within our organization and the broader community. We understand that this job description serves as a guide and is not an employment contract. Notice to Recruiting Agencies: ePlus only accepts unsolicited resumes when presented directly by a candidate. Unsolicited resumes submitted to ePlus from any other source will be considered ePlus property and will not qualify for any placement or referral fees. ePlus will only pay such fees in connection with a valid written agreement between ePlus and the referring agency, and then only after providing advance written approval to the referring agency to submit resumes in connection with a particular opportunity.