Principal Automation Developer- Remote

Principal Automation Developers are responsible for solutioning in infrastructure deployment.

What are Key responsibilities:

• Write code for infrastructure automations, with high level complexity
• Write detailed technical specifications for entire systems (made up of several subsystems). Identify integration points.
• Report missing elements found in system and functional requirements and explain impacts on subsystem to team members
• Consult with Systems Engineers, Leaders, etc.
• Perform unit testing and debugging. Set test conditions based upon code specifications. Able to debug most program errors (simple to complex). May seek assistance from vendors to debug complex errors
• Assist technical team with defining configuration for installing products. May consult on database setup. May load database for testing, especially if there are multiple tables.
• Act as a technical mentor to other team members

What is Required:• 6+ years' experience in IT development/programming/coding professional work experience with infrastructure technologies• Deep experience working/developing code for automations• Hands on experience with Ansible.• Proficient in automation using Shell/PowerShell.• Deep proficiency with Unix/Linux commands.• Knowledge of Terraform and database concepts• Expert level experience and understanding with unit testing, release procedures, coding design and documentation protocol as well as change management procedures.• Expert level proficiency using versioning and debugging tools.

performance.• Expert-level ability to communicate highly complex technical information clearly and articulately at all levels and audiences.• Expert level understanding of the systems development life cycle• High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy.• Experience mentoring and/or leading other infrastructure staff • Exceptional leadership skills demonstrated through project or technical leadership experience.• Expert-level ability to understand overall IT strategy and apply/implement IT strategy in assigned projects/initiatives.• Related Bachelor's degree or additional related equivalent work experience IT related field or equivalent work experience

What is Preferred:• Good understanding of Operating Systems, like RHEL, Windows and AIX• Knowledge of network components• Knowledge of Florida Blue systems and applications

General Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally.

What We Offer:

As a Florida Blue employee, you will thrive in our Be Well, Work Well, GuideWell culture where being well as an individual, and working well as a team, are both important in serving our members and communities.

To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As an employee, you will have access to:• Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance;• Income protection benefits: life insurance, Short- and long-term disability programs;• Leave programs to support personal circumstances;• Retirement Savings Plan includes employer contribution and employer match;• Paid time off, volunteer time off, and 11 holidays• Additional voluntary benefits available; and• A comprehensive wellness program

Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws. Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for intern, part-time and seasonal employees may differ.

To support your financial wellbeing, we offer competitive pay as well as opportunities for incentive or commission compensation. We also conduct regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases.

Annualized Salary Range: $121,300 - $197,100

Typical Annualized Hiring Range: $121,300 - $151,600

Final pay will be determined with consideration of market competitiveness, internal equity, and the job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience you bring.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veteran/Disabled Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable culture for our employees and communities.