Automation Engineer

05 May 2024

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Company Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

The Richmond Fed is the proud home of the Federal Reserve's National IT organization-a nationwide team delivering technology solutions and support across the Federal Reserve System. Many National IT employees are located in Richmond, while others are based across the U.S. at other Federal locations.

When you join our team, you'll become part of a culture that welcomes differences, cares about our communities, and empowers each other to lead from where we are to make things better. Bring your passion and we'll provide challenging and purposeful careers in a variety of fields, opportunities to grow and a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth. It's all part of what makes #MyRichmondFed a great place to work!

The End User Services (EUS) department has an immediate opening for an Experienced Engineer. EUS delivers enterprise technology solutions, focused on enabling customer productivity, communication and collaboration. This role d evelops conceptual, logical and physical IT engineering designs, that support the infrastructure requirements of varying levels of technical and business application projects. Completes analysis of business requirements, as it relates to technical infrastructure design, and ensure traceability of the design to the business requirements. Assesses testing requirements and prepares testing strategies, as well as preparing implementation and transition plans. This position requires a seasoned professional with a full understanding of industry practices.

What You Will Do:
  • Performs resolution of complex hardware, environmental software operating systems and subsystems. Oversees problem avoidance actions.
  • Analyzes and revises existing system logic and documentation as necessary.
  • May authorize risk level changes and recommend solutions to minimize and/or prevent system interruption.
  • Evaluates, recommends, and selects new software/hardware.
  • Performs change and problem management using standard tools. Ensures conformance and compliance with existing system standards. Measure's performance to ensure proper operation.
  • Leads highly technical/complex projects utilizing FRIT/System staff and resources.
  • Follows and ensures adherence to technical standards for programming and design techniques.
  • Trains system technical staff on use of software/hardware tools in accordance with required standards and procedures.
  • Monitors compliance with internal audit requirements and Information Security Manual guidelines.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • API integration
  • Agile software development principles
  • General understanding of HTTP Protocols, HTML, Gitlab, GitHub, Helix
  • Experience in software development methodologies, standards, and framework design
  • At least one programming language experience (C#.net, C, MS Access Python, PowerShell, Php, Perl, Etc.)
  • Associate degree in information technology or a closely related field from a technical/vocational school, an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education or experience.

Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here!

When you join Federal Reserve's National IT organization, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you'll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:
  • Great medical benefits
  • Pension and 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee resource networks
  • Paid volunteer leave
  • Flexible work options
  • Onsite amenities that make working here fun!

Other Requirements and Considerations:
  • A requirement of this position is that the employee must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; individuals who are unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief may request an accommodation from the Bank.
  • Candidates should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility for this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship or three or more years of Permanent Resident (Green Card) status.
  • The hiring range of the POSITION is $94,320 - 115,280 annually. For candidates outside Richmond, VA, listed hiring and salary ranges may be adjusted based on your geographic location.
  • Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual's knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by May 6th. 2022.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond provides equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, sex, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Full Time / Part Time Full time

Regular / Temporary Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes

Job Category Information Technology

Work Shift First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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