RCI-RID-17298 GitHub Actions Contractor

Job Code : RCI-RID-17298 Job Title: GitHub Actions Contractor Location: FULLY REMOTE Duration: 08 Month extension possible based on needs and performance Minimum Salary: $68.00 Per Hourly Maximum Salary: $72.00 Per Hourly GitHub Actions Contractor Location: Remote Need Someone with developer skills • Critical skills we are looking for is someone with experience setting up GitHub actions for complex build/deployment pipelines on self-hosted Windows runners. • Should have experience with scripting technologies such as korn shell, powershell, and bash. Python is a perk. • Other tasks such as setting up the repo, teams, security and such are pretty standard. Overview • We are seeking an experienced GitHub Actions Contractor to support our engineering organization in designing, building, optimizing, and documenting CI/CD workflows. This role will also play a key part in training and enabling existing team members, ensuring our developers, DevOps personnel, and support engineers can confidently maintain and extend the automation pipeline. • The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, excellent communication skills, and a passion for enabling others through knowledge-sharing. Key Responsibilities GitHub Actions Development & Implementation • Design, build, and optimize CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions. • Implement workflow automation for builds, tests, deployments, security scans, and environment provisioning. • Integrate GitHub Actions with systems running on Windows servers, AIX server, SMB network shares, Mainframe, etc. • Develop reusable workflow templates, composite actions, and shared automation modules that support the CI/CD strategy. • Troubleshoot pipeline failures and implement scalable long term solutions. System & Process Improvements • Evaluate current automation landscape and recommend improvements in reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. • Establish best practices for branching strategies, testing automation, secrets management, and workflow architecture. • Document workflows, technical decisions, and standard operating procedures. Team Training & Enablement • Conduct hands-on training sessions, workshops, and walkthroughs for employees with varying levels of DevOps experience. • Create easy-to-understand guides, reference materials, and internal documentation. • Provide ongoing support and coaching to ensure the team can maintain and extend workflows successfully. • Serve as the internal subject-matter expert for GitHub Actions during the contract period. Collaboration • Work closely with engineering, QA, DevOps, and management teams to understand requirements and build scalable automation solutions. • Participate in planning sessions and provide technical recommendations aligned with organizational goals. Required Qualifications • 3+ years of hands-on experience building automation using GitHub Actions. • Strong background in CI/CD design principles and DevOps best practices. • Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python), YAML and .NET C# code. • Experience integrating cloud services into CI/CD pipelines. • Excellent communication skills, especially in technical training or mentoring contexts. • Ability to document complex workflows clearly and concisely. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with enterprise GitHub (GitHub Enterprise Cloud). • Background in software engineering or DevOps roles.