Platform Automation Developer Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Software Development

Job Description:

Platform Automation Developer

Location: Chicago Downtown, IL - Hybrid Experience: 12+ Years of U.S. Experience Required Background Check: First Advantage (FADV) Only Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Platform Automation Developer to design, develop, and maintain software, integrations, orchestration services, and automation workflows for an enterprise private cloud platform.

Key Responsibilities

Build REST API integrations and orchestration services across enterprise infrastructure platforms.
Develop event-driven integrations, message-based workflows, and API-based synchronization services.
Integrate Service Now Service Catalog, APIs, and workflow automation with infrastructure platforms.
Develop automation for infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management.
Integrate Terraform and Ansible-based infrastructure automation into platform workflows.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Git/Git Ops-based deployment workflows.
Develop orchestration solutions for virtual machine (VM) and Kubernetes provisioning.
Integrate CMDB, DCIM, inventory, and asset-management systems.
Integrate monitoring platforms such as Dynatrace to support event processing and operational automation.
Automate incident management, change management, and other operational workflows.
Support infrastructure onboarding and Day-0 through Day-N platform operations.
Collaborate with architects and engineers to translate technical requirements and designs into maintainable, production-ready software.

Required Qualifications

12+ years of relevant professional experience, with at least 12 years of U.S. experience as required for client screening and background-check eligibility.
Strong software development experience with Python.
Strong experience designing, developing, and integrating REST APIs.
Experience building API-driven and event-driven integrations.
Practical experience with Terraform and Ansible.
Experience with Service Now APIs, Service Catalog, and workflow integrations.
Experience with Git/Git Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience developing automation and orchestration solutions for infrastructure platforms.
Strong understanding of enterprise systems integration and automated workflows.
Ability to work collaboratively with infrastructure architects, developers, and engineering teams.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with event-driven architecture and message queues.
Experience automating VM and Kubernetes provisioning.
Experience integrating CMDB, DCIM, inventory, and asset-management platforms.
Experience integrating Dynatrace or comparable monitoring solutions.
Experience automating incident, change, and operational management workflows.
Experience with Day-0 through Day-N infrastructure automation.
Experience supporting enterprise private cloud or large-scale infrastructure platforms.

Core Competencies

Software engineering and platform automation
REST API development and systems integration
Infrastructure provisioning and orchestration
Event-driven architecture and workflow automation
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Code quality, reliability, scalability, and maintainability
Cross-functional collaboration and technical communication

Additional Requirements

Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders.
A minimum of 12 years of U.S. experience is required, as specified by the client.
First Advantage (FADV) is the only authorized background-check provider for this requirement.
The role requires a hybrid work arrangement at the client's downtown Chicago office.
Candidates must be available to complete the client's screening and background-verification process.

Note: Candidates should be prepared to complete the client's required background check and provide relevant employment and experience verification documentation.