Finance Officer | Accounts Receivable & Reconciliations

Shield Recruitment; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield Recruitment is seeking a Senior Ansible Developer to lead large-scale automation initiatives for government technology transformation. You will design, implement and maintain enterprise automation using Ansible, AAP, Python and PowerShell, delivering self-healing capabilities and integrations across ITSM, cloud and on-prem environments.

You will collaborate with Linux engineers, infrastructure specialists and project stakeholders to drive automation maturity and operational efficiency in

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).
• Experience developing automation solutions using Python and/or PowerShell.
• Good understanding of Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, workflows and API integrations.
• Experience with Git, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines and Automation-as-Code practices.
• Exposure to enterprise infrastructure, Linux environments, cloud platforms, networking, security or ITSM.
• Experience delivering large-scale automation, infrastructure modernisation or technology transformation projects.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement enterprise automation solutions using Ansible and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).
• Build and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, workflows and API integrations.
• Develop automation scripts and solutions using Python and PowerShell.
• Deliver automation capabilities across infrastructure, cloud, networking, security and ITSM environments.
• Develop automated workflows and self-healing solutions to minimise manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.
• Integrate automation solutions with enterprise platforms, infrastructure and ITSM processes.
• Implement effective logging, monitoring, error handling, failure recovery and escalation mechanisms.
• Work closely with Linux engineers, infrastructure specialists, database administrators, platform teams and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to solution architecture, technical design, testing, deployment and release management.
• Provide technical guidance and contribute to automation best practices, documentation and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Ansible

AAP

Python

PowerShell

Git

GitLab

CI/CD

Automation-as-Code

Linux

Cloud

Tools

Git

GitLab

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Senior Ansible Developer | Enterprise Automation

Are you an experienced Ansible Developer looking to work on large-scale automation initiatives that make a real difference?

We are looking for a talented Senior Ansible Developer / Software Engineer to join a major government technology transformation initiative, helping deliver next-generation enterprise automation and self-healing capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern automation technologies, including Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Python and PowerShell, designing and implementing solutions that simplify complex IT operations, reduce manual workloads and improve service delivery.

Whether your expertise lies in Ansible automation, infrastructure engineering, DevOps or enterprise technology transformation, this role offers the opportunity to apply your technical skills to impactful, large-scale projects.

Are you an experienced Ansible Developer looking to work on large-scale automation initiatives that make a real difference?

We are looking for a talented Senior Ansible Developer / Software Engineer to join a major government technology transformation initiative, helping deliver next-generation enterprise automation and self-healing capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern automation technologies, including Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Python and PowerShell, designing and implementing solutions that simplify complex IT operations, reduce manual workloads and improve service delivery.

Whether your expertise lies in Ansible automation, infrastructure engineering, DevOps or enterprise technology transformation, this role offers the opportunity to apply your technical skills to impactful, large-scale projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop and implement enterprise automation solutions using Ansible and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).

• Build and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, workflows and API integrations.

• Develop automation scripts and solutions using Python and PowerShell.

• Deliver automation capabilities across infrastructure, cloud, networking, security and IT Service Management (ITSM) environments.

• Develop automated workflows and self-healing solutions to minimise manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.

• Integrate automation solutions with enterprise platforms, infrastructure and ITSM processes.

• Implement effective logging, monitoring, error handling, failure recovery and escalation mechanisms.

• Work closely with Linux engineers, infrastructure specialists, database administrators, platform teams and project stakeholders.

• Contribute to solution architecture, technical design, testing, deployment and release management.

• Provide technical guidance and contribute to automation best practices, documentation and knowledge transfer.

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from professionals who bring:

• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).

• Experience developing automation solutions using Python and/or PowerShell.

• Good understanding of Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, workflows and API integrations.

• Experience with Git, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines and Automation-as-Code practices.

• Exposure to enterprise infrastructure, Linux environments, cloud platforms, networking, security or ITSM.

• Experience delivering large-scale automation, infrastructure modernisation or technology transformation projects.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Long-term contract opportunity: Initial 12-month engagement with potential extensions of up to 24 months.

• Flexible locations: Opportunities across Canberra, Brisbane and Melbourne.

• Hybrid working: Flexibility within the agreed working arrangements.

• Meaningful projects: Contribute to large-scale government automation and technology transformation initiatives.

• Technical exposure: Work with Ansible AAP, Python, PowerShell and enterprise automation technologies.

• Career development: Expand your expertise in enterprise automation, infrastructure engineering and self-healing technologies.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are passionate about automation, enjoy solving complex technical challenges and want to contribute to enterprise-scale technology initiatives, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note: Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 security clearance. Australian citizenship is generally required, subject to applicable clearance exceptions.