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# Associate Application Developer - Network Automation

- **Company:** Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $70,880.0 - $106,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Performance Tuning, Release Management, Software Engineering, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, SDN Network, Deployment Automation, Data Analytics, Open Network Automation Platform, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS/job/Boston-MA/Associate-Application-Developer---Network-Automation_R-0000032940-1

## About the Role

Programming & Application Development

 * Proficiency in Python (required)
 * Experience with additional programming languages applicable to automation application development

Network Automation & Infrastructure

 * Understanding of network and security infrastructure components including switches, routers, and firewalls
 * Experience with policy-based and software-defined networking automation applications
 * Knowledge of network orchestration principles

DevOps & CI/CD

 * Hands-on experience with mature CI/CD processes and tools
 * Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and methodologies
 * Understanding of deployment standards and release management procedures for infrastructure automation applications

Monitoring & Analytics

 * Ability to develop and implement application-based metrics for infrastructure health monitoring
 * Willingness to learn monitoring and alerting tools and concepts
 * Focus on stability and performance optimization

Collaboration & Communication

 * Experience working in agile development environments
 * Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
 * Proven track record of effective collaboration across distributed development teams

Learning Mindset & Professional Growth

 * Intellectually curious with a passion for exploring new technologies and methodologies
 * Hungry to learn and continuously develop skills in network automation, infrastructure, and emerging DevOps practices
 * Self-motivated to seek out learning opportunities and tackle new technical challenges
 * Enthusiastic about staying ahead of industry trends and best practices, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field

## Description

We are seeking an Associate Application Developer to join our team in developing network automation applications for the Federal Reserve System. In this role, you will apply DevOps methodologies and CI/CD practices to build self-healing infrastructure applications that minimize manual operations across our enterprise network and security platforms., * Design, develop, and implement network automation applications that enable self-healing infrastructure capabilities

 * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment and operations of network and security platform applications
 * Reduce manual operational overhead through intelligent application development across the Federal Reserve System's infrastructure
 * Develop and monitor infrastructure health metrics through custom applications to optimize network performance and stability
 * Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams to deliver robust automation applications
 * Stay current with emerging technologies and continuously expand technical expertise in network automation and infrastructure development, All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.

For this job, any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a two-phase security screening. The first phase consists of the satisfactory completion of a physical examination (including a drug screening), reference checks, and a security investigation consisting of credit and criminal history checks.

The second phase is an additional risk-based security screening determined by the risk rating of the position. Depending upon the sensitivity of the position, this phase may include, and is not limited to, work and residency eligibility verification, and personal interviews with the candidate, references, and prior employers.

All applicants must have resided in the United States for at least three (3) years.


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