Infrastructure Automation Architect

Nutanix; Pune District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutanix is seeking a senior automation architect in Pune or Bangalore to design and deliver enterprise automation solutions. You will lead customer-facing workshops, drive automation initiatives, and manage complex deployments with a strong focus on DevOps and CI/CD practices.

Applicants should have 10–15 years of IT infrastructure experience, be proficient in Nutanix Self-Service Platform, Ansible, Terraform, cloud platforms, and scripting languages. Travel for customer assignments is expected.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud and automation.
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise automation solutions.
• Experience leading complex deployments and integrations.
• Experience conducting customer-facing workshops and technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Translate business problems into technical automation solutions.
• Lead automation-led transformation projects and deployments.
• Reduce manual effort and operational overhead for customers.
• Create reusable assets and accelerators for automation frameworks.

Skills

Automation design

Customer workshops

Stakeholder management

Problem translation

Troubleshooting

Communication & presentation

Tools

Nutanix Self-Service Platform

Ansible

Terraform

Kubernetes

OpenShift

ServiceNow

Job description

Required Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud, and automation
• Proven experience in:
• Designing and delivering enterprise automation solutions
• Conducting customer-facing workshops and technical discussions
• Leading complex deployments and integrations

Technical Expertise:

Core Skills (Must-Have)

• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Nutanix Self-Service Platform or equivalent
• Ansible
• Terraform
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• API integrations and REST-based automation
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language:
• Python or PowerShell

Good-to-Have

• Exposure to container platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Knowledge of ITSM integrations (e.g., ServiceNow)

Key Competencies

• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate business problems into technical automation solutions
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
• Effective communication and presentation skills

Success Metrics

• Successful delivery of automation-led transformation projects
• Reduction in manual effort and operational overhead for customers
• High customer satisfaction and adoption of automation frameworks
• Creation of reusable assets and accelerators

Preferred Certifications

• Terraform Certified Associate
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
• Python-related certifications or demonstrable contributions to automation frameworks
• VMware Certified Professional – Cloud Management and Automation 2024 (VCP-CMA 2024)

Location & Work Shifts

• Pune / Bangalore
• Travel as required for customer assignments
• Ready to work in US and EMEA shifts, as per assignments.