Software Developer

Type: 6-9 month contract (Fixed-Term Contract ending Q3 2027, no conversion option)
Location: Onsite in Columbus
Number of openings: 3

About the role

We are seeking three FTC Developers to help drive a large-scale Configuration-as-Code transformation initiative. These roles will focus on building the engineering foundation required to manage infrastructure configuration data through source control, automation, validation, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a Git-based configuration management repository structure.
• Implement branch protection, pull request workflows, and governance controls.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines to validate configuration data against defined schemas and quality standards.
• Build integrations that export configuration data for AI-assisted analysis and cross-team review processes.
• Develop APIs and automation workflows to synchronize configuration data between enterprise platforms.
• Create and maintain Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) job templates and workflows to automate configuration management activities.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and platform engineering teams to define standards and automation requirements.
• Produce technical markdown files, implementation guides, and support materials.
• Translate existing configuration baselines to YML.

Requirements

• Experience with Git, GitHub/GitLab, and pull request-based development workflows.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or other automation-focused programming languages.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and automated validation processes.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, data integration patterns, and schema-based data validation.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, or DevOps engineering practices.
• Experience working with JSON, YAML, and structured configuration data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) / AWX.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or automated content analysis workflows.
• Experience developing enterprise integrations between multiple systems of record.
• Knowledge of configuration management, governance, compliance, and operational controls.

Benefits

• Supplemental medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure (contributions typically allowed within 30 days of starting).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program.
• Access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and association perks (e.g., CompTIA, IIBA).
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants and a certified Career Coach.