Patching Automation Engineer
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Job Location:
Berkeley Heights, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mandatory Skills:
Automation Tools: Ansible Rundeck Terraform GitLab CI/CD MFO
Programming & Scripting: Python Shell scripting (Bash) and/or PowerShell
Development experience Angular and ReactJS.
Automation Expertise: patching automation solutions
Nice to Have:
Database: Oracle SQL Server IBM Db2 MongoDB MySQL / MariaDB PostgreSQL & Cassandra
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Experience Level:
o 10-15 years of experience
o 7 years in automation or infrastructure automation roles
Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Database Patching Automation Engineer/Architect to design develop and implement automation solutions for patching enterprise databases including Oracle SQL Server Db2 MongoDB MySQL PostgreSQL Cassandra and other open source platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in DevOps scripting configuration management and database lifecycle automation.
This role will focus on creating scalable repeatable and secure patching frameworks across hybrid and multi cloud infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement automated patching frameworks for:
o Oracle (including RAC & Exadata)
o SQL Server
o IBM Db2
o MongoDB MySQL / MariaDB PostgreSQL & Cassandra
Develop end to end patching pipelines including:
o Version discovery
o Pre checks/post checks
o Compliance validation
o Reporting and dashboards
Build and maintain Automation Workflows using Rundeck Ansible Terraform MFO GitLab CI/CD or Azure DevOps
Develop reusable automation frameworks and templates for infrastructure operations.
Create and maintain scripts using Python and other scripting languages (Shell PowerShell).
Integrate automation workflows with monitoring scheduling and orchestration tools.
Integrate patching automation with CMDB service management and change control workflows (ServiceNow preferred).
Collaborate with OS Database and Security teams to ensure compliant and scalable automation.
Troubleshoot automation failures and optimize existing automation processes.
Document automation designs workflows and operational procedures.
Mandatory Skills:
Automation Tools:
o Ansible (playbooks roles inventories)
o Rundeck (job orchestration scheduling)
o Terraform GitLab CI/CD
o MFO (Managed File Processing / relevant enterprise automation tool)
Programming & Scripting:
o Python (strong hands-on experience)
o Shell scripting (Bash) and/or PowerShell
Automation Expertise:
o Proven experience implementing patching automation solutions
o Automation for large-scale enterprise environments
Added Advantage (Good to Have):
Strong knowledge of Operating Systems:
o Linux (RHEL Oracle Linux Ubuntu)
o Windows Server
Database Knowledge:
o Oracle DB2 PostgreSQL or other enterprise databases
o Understanding of database patching concepts
Experience with CI/CD pipelines or DevOps tools
Exposure to monitoring and alerting tools
Knowledge of security and compliance requirements related to patching
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Has implemented automation solutions from design to production not just consumed them
Hands-on experience automating patching at scale
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Comfortable working in a large enterprise cross-functional environment
Able to clearly document and explain automation workflows
