Automation Expert with a focus on creating Bash scripts

Description

Automation Expert with a focus on creating Bash scripts and handling automation in daily processes. This scope emphasizes innovation, problem-solving, and a results-oriented mindset.
Scope of Work (SOW): Automation Expert (Bash Scripting & Daily Automation)
Project Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Expert who specializes in developing robust and innovative automation solutions using Bash scripting and other relevant tools. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automating repetitive tasks and processes across different environments (e.g., server management, web development workflows, deployment pipelines). They must be able to innovate, offer well-thought-out solutions, and provide high-level automation
The goal is to improve efficiency, streamline daily operations, and reduce human intervention by creating reliable, scalable, and smart automation solutions. We expect the expert to bring new ideas, automate tasks with precision, and already have solutions at hand to tackle common challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Bash Script Development: • Write efficient and reliable Bash scripts to automate repetitive tasks such as file management, system monitoring, log parsing, backups, and data processing. • Develop robust scripts to handle server-side tasks including deployment, maintenance, and performance monitoring. 2. Automation of Daily Processes: • Analyze current manual workflows (e.g., backup scheduling, deployment, server updates) and develop automation scripts to improve overall efficiency. • Automate routine tasks in various systems (Linux environments, databases, file systems, etc.), such as data migrations, server provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, and more. 3. Innovation & Solutions-Oriented Approach: • The expert should not only automate but also innovate. We require someone who will look for better solutions to common automation challenges and propose improvements without being told. • The candidate must provide out-of-the-box solutions to streamline workflows and optimize performance. • Come equipped with proven automation techniques and industry-standard best practices. 4. Automation for Development & Deployment Pipelines: • Build automation around code deployments, version control integration, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. • Set up scripts for seamless project updates, environment management (e.g., staging to production), and error handling. 5. Monitoring & Maintenance Automation: • Develop automation to monitor servers, services, and logs, sending notifications and triggers based on specific conditions (e.g., system health checks, disk space alerts, etc.). • Automate processes for system maintenance (e.g., running updates, performing security checks, and optimizing performance). 6. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: • Create clear documentation for all automation scripts and processes, detailing how they work, how to troubleshoot, and how they can be modified or extended. • Provide guidelines for the team to leverage these automation scripts in future workflows.
Requirements:
• Proven experience with Bash scripting and automation in Linux/Unix environments. • Experience with automating server management tasks (e.g., backups, deployments, log monitoring, server updates). • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, including automated testing, deployment, and continuous integration. • Expertise in system administration, with the ability to automate routine and repetitive tasks to save time and reduce human error. • Innovative mindset with the ability to think critically and propose effective automation strategies. • Ability to work independently, solve problems, and provide high-quality deliverables on time. • Must have experience in implementing automations that have improved workflows or resolved significant pain points in a previous role. • Familiarity with additional scripting/programming languages (Python, Perl, etc.) and automation tools is a plus.
Deliverables:
• Fully operational Bash scripts for all identified processes, tested and implemented. • An automated solution for managing daily operations, including server maintenance, CI/CD, monitoring, and performance optimization. • Documentation of each automation, with easy-to-follow guides for team members. • Innovation roadmap: Proposals for future automation opportunities and optimizations.
Expectations:
• No lowballing on quality: We expect high standards, with robust solutions that not only work but improve overall efficiency and system reliability. • Ability to innovate: Bring ideas, not just code. The ideal candidate should come prepared with solutions that go beyond the basic tasks. • Proactive problem-solving: Don’t wait for direction — take ownership of the automation process and ensure it’s solving real problems effectively.