Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Umanist NA; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,620,000 - 1,980,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Chennai is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer. This role entails designing and developing automation solutions using Infrastructure as Code, focusing on virtual infrastructure in on-premises data centers. Candidates should possess strong Linux expertise, experience with Kubernetes, and proficiency with automation tools like Ansible. A Bachelor's degree is required, and the position offers full-time employment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux expertise across RHEL, Ubuntu, and SUSE.
• 1+ year of Kubernetes experience.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions for Infrastructure as Code.
• Support virtualized infrastructure platforms in on-premises data centers.
• Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines for deployments.

Skills

Linux expertise

Kubernetes

Ansible

Python programming

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

OpenShift

Google Cloud Platform

GitHub Actions

Job description

Base Pay Range

Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Location: Chennai (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience Level: 5+ Years

Compensation: Up to 18 LPA

Role Overview

This role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting automation for virtual infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The infrastructure is primarily hosted in on‑premises data centers, leveraging platforms such as VMware and OpenShift. The engineer will work closely with global teams to build, operate, and enhance scalable infrastructure platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions to deliver Infrastructure as Code.
• Support and operate virtualized infrastructure platforms in on‑premises data centers.
• Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments.
• Build and maintain containerized platforms using Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Develop automation scripts and APIs for platform operations.
• Ensure infrastructure reliability, security, and performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including runbooks, DR plans, and architecture diagrams.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional and globally distributed teams.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong Linux expertise across RHEL, Ubuntu, and SUSE (5+ years).
• Kubernetes experience (1+ year).
• OpenShift and OpenShift Virtualization experience (1+ year).
• Automation tools: Ansible, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions.
• Container technologies (2+ years).
• Cloud platforms (PaaS/IaaS), preferably Google Cloud Platform (3+ years).
• CI/CD pipelines using Git, Tekton, or similar tools (2+ years).
• Programming and scripting: Python, Node.js, JavaScript, Shell (3+ years).
• RESTful API development (2+ years).
• Databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MongoDB, DB2 (2+ years).
• Infrastructure testing, code quality, and security tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx, Cycode, 42Crunch).
• Knowledge of application architectures, web deployments, and infrastructure security.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Chef, Habitat.
• Ansible Automation Platform.
• VMware technologies: ESX, vCenter, vRA, vRO.
• Network load balancers (SLB, GSLB).
• Storage technologies (Block storage, NFS).

Soft Skills

• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective collaboration within global and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to pair program and collaborate with team members when required.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree.

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