Senior Automation Engineer — Ansible, Python & AI Ops

Remote; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote is seeking a Senior Automation Developer for Services Australia to lead enterprise automation initiatives using Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform, Python and PowerShell. You will design, implement and test automation across infrastructure, cloud, networks, security and ITSM, ensuring operational readiness.

You will provide technical leadership, guidance on best practices, and collaborate across technical and business teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering enterprise automation with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform.
• Proficient in designing, developing and deploying automation in complex environments.
• Strong Python scripting skills, including REST API integration.
• Experience with Git, GitLab and CI/CD, and automation-as-code practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and support enterprise automation using Ansible across ITSM, infrastructure, cloud and networks.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership on automation best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and successful deployments.
• Support testing, deployment, release management and incident response for automation solutions.

Skills

Ansible

AAP

Python

REST APIs

Git

GitLab

CI/CD

Linux RHEL

Stakeholder comms

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Remote is seeking a Senior Automation Developer for Services Australia to lead enterprise automation initiatives using Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform, Python and PowerShell. You will design, implement and test automation across infrastructure, cloud, networks, security and ITSM, ensuring operational readiness.

You will provide technical leadership, guidance on best practices, and collaborate across technical and business teams.