Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements, and maintains infrastructure automation solutions using Ansible, Python, and Shell scripting.
• Builds and manages configuration management and automation strategies across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Develops reusable, modular automation code following Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
• Creates and maintains Ansible playbooks, roles, dynamic inventories, and automation workflows using Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).
• Develops Python scripts and automation tools for system administration, orchestration, monitoring, and REST API integrations.
• Creates and maintains complex Bash/Shell scripts to automate Linux and Unix administration tasks.
• Automates deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of enterprise middleware technologies such as WebSphere, Liberty, IBM MQ, and managed file transfer platforms.
• Collaborates with development, infrastructure, operations, and security teams to identify automation opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex issues within automated infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Participates in code reviews and mentors team members on automation best practices.
• Documents automation solutions, operational procedures, and technical standards.
• Continuously improves automation frameworks for scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, DevOps, Automation Engineering, or related infrastructure roles.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing automation solutions using Ansible.
• Experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), including workflow management and automation orchestration.
• Experience developing Ansible playbooks, roles, custom modules, dynamic inventories, and utilizing Ansible Galaxy.
• Strong understanding of YAML and Jinja2 templating.
• 5+ years of professional Python development experience, including REST API integrations and infrastructure automation.
• 10+ years of Bash/Shell scripting experience in Linux/Unix environments.
• Strong Linux/Unix systems administration experience.
• Experience automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git, GitHub, or GitLab.
• Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience automating enterprise middleware platforms, including IBM WebSphere Application Server, WebSphere Liberty, IBM MQ, and managed file transfer technologies.
• Experience supporting both cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments.
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with enterprise automation frameworks and orchestration platforms.AWS cloud experience or AWS certifications.
• Experience mentoring engineers and conducting code reviews.
• Experience documenting automation standards, operational procedures, and technical best practices.