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Unix Shell Scripting Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Cloud Formation Template, istio/TSB, Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), ServiceNow, Jenkins, Shell scripting (UNIX, PowerShell), strong troubleshooting skills. /Requirements: • Minimum ...

Sr. AWS Data Engineer with Snowflake

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$110K - $133K/yr

... UNIX Shell Scripting, or Windows Power Shell) 4+ years of experience using Airflow. 3+ years of experience using Snowflake. 3+ years of experience using Terraform. Hands-On experience with GitHub ...

Minimum five 5 years of current and hands-on UNIX shell scripting experience. * Minimum five 5 years of current and hands-on experience in designing high performing ETLs in a complex Data Warehouse ...

Java Full stack Developer

Reston, VA · On-site

$54.75 - $70.50/hr

Preferred : • UNIX / Shell Scripting - Familiarity with shell scripting and command-line operations. • CI/CD Pipelines - Experience with tools like Jenkins, Git, or similar for continuous ...

Senior Platform Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$108K - $149K/yr

Skilled in programming languages like Python, Unix Shell scripting Experience automating repetitive tasks related to provisioning of AWS Services, installation, configuration, or management of ...

INFORMATICA DEVELOPER

Reston, VA · On-site

$55.50 - $72.75/hr

Skilled in programming languages like Python, Unix Shell scripting * Experience automating repetitive tasks related to provisioning of AWS Services, installation, configuration, or management of ...

Urgent Need Sr. ETL Developer with Ab Initio

Reston, VA · On-site

$53 - $69.50/hr

... SQL, UNIX shell scripting and performance tuning skills. 5) Should be a team player to deliver high quality deliverables within schedule. 6) Following best practices in developing ETL code ...

ETL developer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$52.25 - $68.25/hr

Minimum 5 years of experience working in Data warehousing applications Minimum 5 years of experience working with SQL and Teradata Minimum 5 years of experience working with UNIX Shell scripting ETL ...

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What is unix shell scripting?

A Unix Shell Scripting job involves writing and maintaining shell scripts to automate tasks, manage system operations, and streamline workflows in a Unix-based environment. Professionals in this role use shell scripting languages like Bash, KornShell (ksh), or C Shell (csh) to create scripts for system administration, data processing, and application deployment. They often work closely with system administrators, developers, and DevOps teams to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention in repetitive tasks.

What do unix shell scripting professionals do?

Professionals working in Unix Shell Scripting frequently write and maintain scripts to automate system administration tasks such as file management, backups, and software deployments. They often collaborate with system administrators, developers, and DevOps teams to streamline processes and troubleshoot issues in production or development environments. Daily tasks may also include optimizing existing scripts, monitoring system performance, and ensuring robust error handling in automation workflows. This hands-on role offers opportunities to learn from real-world technical challenges and to make a direct impact on operational efficiency.

What skills and qualifications are needed for unix shell scripting?

To thrive in Unix Shell Scripting, you need expertise in Unix/Linux operating systems, scripting languages like Bash or KornShell, and strong problem-solving skills, often backed by relevant technical certifications or a degree in computer science. Familiarity with version control systems (such as Git), common Unix tools (awk, sed, grep), and job scheduling systems is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this position. These abilities are essential for efficiently automating tasks, resolving system issues, and collaborating with IT teams in dynamic technical environments.

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Samprasoft

Mclean, VA • On-site

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Job description

AWS Platform Administrator

Location: Hybrid Onsite (Tuesday through Thursday onsite in Mclean, VA)

Duration: 4-12+ months Contract

Must Haves: 3+ yrs of AWS Admin, recent hands-on experience with AWS Console, AWS CLI, AWS services including but not limited to S3, EC2, Security Group, Roles, EKS, AWS Code Pipeline; Cloud Formation Template, istio/TSB, Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket), ServiceNow, Jenkins, Shell scripting (UNIX, PowerShell), strong troubleshooting skills.

Job Description/Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT

• 3+ years’ experience in AWS platform support.

• Demonstrable experience with

• Jenkins, Jira, Git and Artifactory, ServiceNow

• Scripting languages (e.g., UNIX Shell / Powershell / Perl / Python / Ruby)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated, driven, and creative individual

• Experience with the following are differentiators:

- EKS

- UNIX

- Troubleshooting

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience (required)