Ansible Automation Platform Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is looking for an Ansible Automation Platform Engineer in Dallas, Texas. This role involves managing and delivering enterprise automation solutions, platform administration, and cross-team collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Ansible Automation Platform, Python, and Shell scripting. Responsibilities also include integration with CI/CD tools and supporting automation practices across teams. Competitive salary range is offered between $100,000 and $110,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Ansible Automation Platform.
• Ability to develop automation solutions using Ansible playbooks.
• Proficiency in Python and Shell scripting required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Ansible Automation Platform components.
• Manage code lifecycle using Git-based workflows.
• Integrate AAP with REST APIs and CI/CD platforms.

Skills

Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) – strong hands-on experience

Ansible development (Playbooks, Roles, Workflows, Collections)

Python scripting

Shell scripting

Git/SCM tools

Linux system administration

Networking fundamentals

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description

Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) Engineer responsible for managing, scaling, and delivering enterprise automation solutions. The role includes platform administration, infrastructure automation, CI/CD integration, and cross‑team collaboration to enable standardized, secure, and reusable automation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Ansible Automation Platform components (Controller, Automation Hub, Execution Environments)
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible playbooks, roles, workflows, and collections
• Manage code lifecycle (development, testing, promotion to production) using Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines
• Build automation scripts using Python and Shell scripting
• Automate server provisioning, configuration management, and system connectivity
• Integrate AAP with REST APIs, ITSM tools, monitoring systems, and CI/CD platforms
• Support onboarding of automation use cases across multiple teams
• Implement secure, compliant, and scalable automation practices
• Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization for automation workflows

Required Skills

• Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) – strong hands‑on experience
• Ansible development (Playbooks, Roles, Workflows, Collections)
• Python scripting and Shell scripting
• Git/SCM tools (branching, merging, pull requests)
• Linux system administration (networking, storage, troubleshooting)
• Networking fundamentals (SSH, TCP/IP, server connectivity)

Technical Skills

• AAP architecture (Controller, Automation Hub, Execution Environments)
• Containerization (Docker, Podman, Execution Environment creation)
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• REST API integration
• JSON and YAML data handling
• Security implementation (RBAC, Ansible Vault, LDAP, SSO)
• Debugging, logging, and automation issue resolution
• Jinja2 templating

Preferred / Good‑to‑Have Skills

• Windows automation
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Kubernetes or OpenShift exposure

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work in cross‑functional, fast‑paced environments

Certifications (Preferred)

• RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer – Ansible)
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation

Salary Range: $100,000-$110,000 a year