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My name is Abhishek Kumar, a Senior Recruiter with Saibber. We are looking for a suitable candidate for the position, I came across your resume and found this a perfect  fit for this role. I would appreciate it if you can provide the best time and number to reach you to discuss this further

• Title: Automation Engineer with Chef Habitat Expertise
• Location: Saint Louis, MO (Remote is OK preference candidate needs to be local to MO)

Please don’t submit any resume with out Chef Habitat to run installation automation exp and for now kindly share the resumes via email and will provide you the  lever Jobid#  sometime later today

Key Skills:

• Knowledge on Chef Habitat to run installation automation
• Knowledge on Jenkins administration
• Develop/Modify/Maintain Chef Habitat cookbooks/scripts to keep up with software demands and pursue its deployment based upon prioritization  in a timely manner
• 7+ Years of Overall experience
• Knowledge on programming language – Java  is good to have

Role Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with a strong background in Chef Habitat and Jenkins administration. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing, modifying, and maintaining Chef Habitat cookbooks and scripts to meet evolving software demands. A good understanding of Java programming is a plus. This role requires a highly motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a passion for automation and deployment processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Chef Habitat Expertise
• Develop, modify, and maintain Chef Habitat cookbooks and scripts to support installation automation.
• Implement and enhance Habitat plans and packages to streamline software delivery pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Chef Habitat deployments.
• Jenkins Administration
• Manage and maintain Jenkins environments, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Implement Jenkins pipelines for CI/CD processes.
• Troubleshoot Jenkins-related issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Automation and Deployment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver automation tasks based on project demands.
• Pursue timely deployment of automated solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Monitor and optimize deployment processes for efficiency and reliability.
• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
• Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to integrate automation into the development lifecycle.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and recommend improvements to tools and processes.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior team members.
• Programming Knowledge (Optional)
• Utilize knowledge of Java programming for integration tasks and script enhancements where applicable.
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Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of overall experience in software automation and deployment.
• Knowledge on Chef Habitat to run installation automation
• Knowledge on Jenkins administration
• Develop/Modify/Maintain Chef Habitat cookbooks/scripts to keep up with software demands and pursue its deployment based upon prioritization in a timely manner
• Knowledge on programming language – Java is good to have.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency with Chef Habitat for automation and configuration management.
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins administration and CI/CD pipeline creation.
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Bash, Python, or Ruby.
• Nice to Have:
• Knowledge of the Java programming language.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.