IT Operations Automation Engineer

About the job

The IT Operations Automation Engineer is a technical solutions expert responsible for developing, facilitating, and overseeing automation for Hopper IT. This role requires a "first-principles" thinker who can deconstruct technical challenges into their base elements and rebuild them with automated logic to drive operational maturity.

What would your day-to-day look like

- Build and maintain critical automation platforms, such as an Automation Service Gateway, to standardize how services are exposed and secured within IT Operations.

- Proactively identify opportunities for automation and develop new processes following best practices for development, test, and implementation.

- Partner with stakeholders to replace manual workflows with scalable, compliance-driven systems.

- Provide Tier 2 and 3 support and troubleshooting, coordinating with vendors and internal teams when elevated support is required.

An ideal candidate has

- At least 4 years of experience in a similar role.

- Proven experience developing scripts in Python, Terraform, or Bash.

- Solid understanding of GCP, Okta (APIs and Orchestrator), and Google Workspace.

- Knowledge of professional best practices for the full SDLC, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management (GitHub), and build processes.

Perks and benefits of working with us:

- Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions, competitive salary and the upsides of pre-IPO equity packages.

- Carrot Cash travel stipend

- Flexdesk All Access Pass & Work-from-home stipend

- Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business

- Open communication with management and company leadership

- Small, dynamic teams = massive impact

Engagement Status: Independent Contractor

Note on Contractual Status: This position is offered as an Independent Contractor engagement (Contract for Services) and does...