Ansible Automation Engineer

Ansible Automation Engineer

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) 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 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.