Ansible Automation Engineer

Job description

Primary Focus: Implementation & Execution - ansible-core / Ansible CLI – Execute playbooks, ad hoc commands, and manage inventories. - Ansible Playbooks & Roles – Develop and maintain basic playbooks and reusable roles. - Ansible Galaxy – Consume and customize community roles and collections. - YAML & Jinja2 – Write task definitions, templates, and variable structures. - Git (GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket) – Version control for playbooks and documentation. Required Skills - Strong hands-on experience with Ansible - Good knowledge of Linux/Unix administration - Experience with YAML, Jinja2 templating, and Git - Understanding of REST APIs and integrations - Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) - Basic scripting knowledge (Python/Bash/PowerShell) Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions using Ansible Automation Platform for infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment across Linux environments. Develop and enhance Shell/Bash scripts to automate routine tasks, improve system efficiency, and reduce manual intervention in day-to-day operations. Troubleshoot and optimize automation workflows, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure stable, scalable, and secure infrastructure operations. Good to Have - Experience with Cloud platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP) - Knowledge of Terraform or other IaC tools - Exposure to Event-Driven Ansible (EDA) - Experience with monitoring/logging tools like Splunk / New Relic - Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_ Soft Skills - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills - Good communication and collaboration abilities - Ability to mentor and guide team members