Senior Automation Engineer (Ansible)

TL;DR

Senior Automation Engineer (Ansible): Leading the transformation of enterprise infrastructure into a self-service, automated ecosystem with an accent on end-to-end orchestration and API-driven integrations. Focus on building complex Ansible playbooks, developing RESTful APIs with FastAPI/Flask, and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines to eliminate manual toil.

Location: Dallas, TX

Salary: $118,600 – $137,300

Company

hirify.global is a technical staffing and workforce solutions provider specializing in STEM roles.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain complex automation solutions using Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using FastAPI or Flask to orchestrate diverse automation workflows.
• Create advanced automation scripts in Python, Bash, and PowerShell to address unique business requirements.
• Lead the implementation of robust CI/CD pipelines, enforcing version control and automated testing.
• Define automation standards, governance frameworks, and maintain technical runbooks.
• Partner with infrastructure, security, and service-delivery teams within Agile/Scaled Agile frameworks.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of enterprise-grade software development and automation experience.
• Advanced expertise in Ansible, specifically developing complex playbooks and workflows in high-security environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and Bash/PowerShell scripting.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs to trigger automation.
• Deep understanding of Linux/Unix, Windows server, and cloud (AWS/Azure) infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with automation orchestration platforms such as ServiceNow or ARIA.
• Working knowledge of secure coding standards.
• Experience delivering automation in highly regulated or complex enterprise-scale environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance for assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Statutory sick pay where required.
• Commitment to diversity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.