Cloud Automation Engineer

Specialist - Cloud Engineering

Role Name Resiliency and support services

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Ansible and Python Developer to join EI Resiliency and Support Services In this role you will be instrumental in designing developing and implementing automation solutions that streamline our infrastructure deployment processes and operational tasks You will work closely with various EI CTO teams to identify automation opportunities and build robust scalable and efficient solutions

Key Responsibilities

Design and Development

Design develop and implement automation workflows playbooks and scripts using Ansible and Python to manage and configure IT infrastructure applications and services

Write clean modular and reusable Ansible playbooks roles and custom modules

Develop Python scripts for complex automation tasks API integrations data processing and custom tooling

Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective automation solutions

Automation Orchestration

Automate configuration management application deployment system provisioning and routine operational tasks

Integrate Ansible and Python automation into CICD pipelines eg GitLab CICD Azure DevOps to enable rapid and reliable software delivery

Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code IaC principles using Ansible

Troubleshooting Support

Identify troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation workflows Ansible playbooks and Python scripts

Provide technical support and guidance to other teams on automation best practices

Documentation Best Practices

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for automation processes playbooks and scripts

Adhere to and promote best practices for Ansible development Python scripting and version control

Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards

Collaboration Communication

Work effectively within an AgileScrum development environment

Collaborate with infrastructure networking development and operations teams to optimize workflows and improve system reliability and efficiency

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience

810 years of total experience in infra support and IT automation with a strong focus on Ansible and Python

Proven experience in designing and implementing automation solutions for enterprise environments

Technical Skills

Ansible Expertise Indepth knowledge of Ansible core concepts including playbooks roles modules inventory variables Experience with Ansible TowerAWX is highly desirable

Python Proficiency Strong scripting skills in Python including experience with various libraries for automation API interaction REST SOAP and data manipulation

Version Control Proficient with Git and Gitbased platforms eg GitHub GitLab Bitbucket for code management branching and merging

Operating Systems Strong understanding of LinuxUnix operating systems and commandline tools Familiarity with Windows automation is a plus

Networking Concepts Basic understanding of network protocols and technologies TCPIP DNS DHCP VLANs routing switching for network automation tasks

Cloud Platforms Optional but a plus Experience with cloud platforms like AWS Azure or GCP and their automation capabilities

Containerization Optional but a plus Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration

CICD Tools Optional but a plus Experience with CICD tools like GitLab CICD or CircleCI for integrating automation into delivery pipelines

Soft Skills

Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment

Proactive selflearner and eager to adopt new technologies

AI Awareness Beginner Nice to Have

Gain an understanding of basic AI concepts terminology and realworld applications

Participate in introductory training sessions and workshops on AI and machine learning

Learn about the ethical considerations and potential impacts of AI in the workplace

Support team activities by sharing AI awareness materials and resources

Collaborate with colleagues to identify simple opportunities for AI adoption in daily tasks

Desirable Skills Nice to Have

Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools eg Prometheus Grafana Splunk Kibana

Experience with virtualization technologies eg VMware HyperV

Understanding of IT security best practices in automation