GitHub Actions Developer
The Computer Merchant, LTD.
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$85 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
Access Control, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Documentation, GitHub, Home Automation, IBM AIX Operating System, Identify Issues, Ksh (Korn Shell) Scripting, Mainframe Computer, Mentoring, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft C# .NET (C Sharp .NET), Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Reliability Engineering, SMB Networks, Scalable System Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Engineering, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Technical Support, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Test Strategy, Testing, Windows PowerShell
POSTED
Today
JOB LOCATION: Remote
WAGE RANGE*: $70-85/hr.
JOB NUMBER: NGGJP00017298
6 month Remote Contract
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• 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.
We are seeking a developer with strong experience in CI/CD pipeline development and automation.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience designing and implementing GitHub Actions workflows, particularly for complex build and deployment pipelines using self-hosted Windows runners.
- Strong scripting skills, including PowerShell, Bash, and Korn shell (ksh); Python experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with repository setup and management, including configuring teams, access controls, and security best practices.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with enterprise GitHub (GitHub Enterprise Cloud).
• Background in software engineering or DevOps roles.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.
About the Company
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The Computer Merchant, LTD.
About TCM
If you would like to…
- Develop your skills
- Improve your earnings potential
- Gain greater control over your career
The Computer Merchant, Ltd. (TCM) has provided Information Technology Solutions and enterprise staffing services to Fortune 1000, mid to small sized corporations, as well as Federal, state, and local governments for over 30 years.
At The Computer Merchant (TCM), we are committed to your professional and financial success. We'll evaluate your background, experience and qualifications, and then recommend contract jobs that are the best match for your goals.
Fast Facts & Recognition:
- 41 year track record of success deploying over 63,000 consultants and core employees in critical positions for Fortune 1000 companies
- Access to over 11 million unique consultants nationwide
- Centralized and dedicated client delivery team
- Supplier Diversity Certification as a Veteran Business Enterprise
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1980
WEBSITE
http://itstaffing.com/