About the role

What will you do at Federal Reserve System?

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond When you join the Federal Reserve—the

nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with leading tech

professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments

systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support

the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we’re building a dynamic team for our

future. Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities

that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of

benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to

competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that

includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care

benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a

401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a work environment

where you can truly find balance. About the Opportunity We are seeking a highly

skilled Senior Network Automation Engineer to bridge the gap between traditional

networking and modern software engineering. This role is pivotal in supporting

the automation lifecycle for critical business lines, managing external change

requests, and integrating essential business applications. You will be

responsible for modernizing, maintaining, and scaling our automation suite to

meet evolving demands, ensuring our network infrastructure remains agile,

secure, and resilient.

What You Will Do

Lead End-to-End Development: Design,
test, and implement complex automation solutions in a NextJS, JavaScript and
Python environment. Support legacy software within a Java SpringBoot, OpenShift
environment Technical Leadership: Direct the work of junior developers, conduct
rigorous code reviews, and ensure the architectural integrity of all programming
tasks. Lifecycle Management: Guide projects through the full release cycle,
including security compliance, architectural design reviews, and production
readiness testing. System Integration: Build and maintain high-performance
integrations between internal and external systems using MuleSoft API Gateways,
and ServiceNow. UI Modernization: Create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for
self-service network management tools using Angular. Operational Support:
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to ensure the continuous availability of
critical automation services.

Qualifications

You will have 6 to 9 years of
experience at the Senior level, and 3 to 5 years of experience at the
Experienced level. Full-Stack Development: Advanced proficiency in Java, NextJS
and JavaScript with a focus on API-driven connectivity. Network Automation:
Proven experience building and maintaining self-service tools, bonuses for
network infrastructure. Cloud & IaC: Expertise in AWS architecture and
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). UI Frameworks:
Hands-on experience with Angular for developing modern, responsive dashboards.
Enterprise Integration: Deep knowledge of MuleSoft and multi-threaded
development for high-throughput operations. ServiceNow for ITSM
responsibilities. Platform Knowledge: Experience deploying and managing
applications in Red Hat OpenShift. CI/CD experience, with additional knowledge
in GitHub/GitLab, Maven and Jenkins. Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love
It Here! When you join the Richmond Fed, 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 Paid
volunteer leave Onsite amenities that make working here fun! Other Requirements
and Considerations: Candidates should review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct
to ensure compliance with conflict-of-interest rules and personal investment
restrictions. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability,
please notify [email protected]. 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.
The hiring range for the Experienced level is $94,600 - $130,020 annually. The
hiring range for the Senior level is $114,400 - $157,300 annually. For
candidates located near other National IT locations, outside of Richmond, VA,
the listed hiring and salary ranges may be adjusted based on your geographic
location. This position will be based onsite at a Federal Reserve Bank 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 as soon as possible. Always verify and apply to jobs on
Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social
media channels. Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job
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Shift First (United States of America) 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. Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers
(https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank
social media channels. Privacy Notice OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable
brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United
States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial
organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of
promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this
responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and
regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services
for banks and the U.S. government. OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and
ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are
the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward. Why Our
People Choose Us: Our reputation precedes us There will always be room for
personal growth Our people are first You’ll find the right balance Your
responsibilities will be meaningful We hope that you will be our future
colleague. Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or
through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels. Please check back
later for more information on available job opportunities.

Which skills does this role require?

NextJSJavaScriptPythonJava SpringBootMuleSoft API GatewaysNetwork AutomationFull-Stack DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringAutomation LifecycleCode ReviewsSecurity ComplianceAPI GatewaysSelf-Service Tools24/7 On-call RotationNext.jsJavaAgile

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