Ansible Engineer

Apex Systems; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

ESPP

401K with company match

HSA and EAP

Training & certification programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer focused on infrastructure automation. The role involves developing end-to-end automation using Ansible, scripting in Python/Bash/PowerShell, and building RESTful APIs to orchestrate workflows.

You will work in a hybrid environment in Dallas, with partial remote options, collaborating in Agile settings to automate infrastructure and enable self-service across engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in end-to-end enterprise software development lifecycle with automation.
• Crucial integration experience required.

Responsibilities

• Automate high-priority tasks and end-to-end workflows across engagements.
• Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.
• Develop automation scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for complex requirements.
• Create RESTful APIs using FastAPI or Flask to orchestrate automation workflows.
• Build IaC with CI/CD and version control best practices.
• Collaborate in Agile/SAFe environments with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure secure coding practices and compliance with security policies.
• Document solutions, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Ansible

Python

Bash/PowerShell

RESTful APIs (FastAPI/Flask)

IaC/CI/CD

Linux/Unix

Windows

AWS/Azure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent

Tools

ServiceNow

ARIA

Git

Job description

Job#: 3037377

Job Description:

Ansible Engineer

Location: Dallas, Texas (Partial Remote)

Role Overview

As a Senior Automation Engineer in Infrastructure, Platforms, and Operations, you will be accountable for developing automations and enabling self‑service for infrastructure engagements. This role is part of a new, critical initiative to automate the majority of the infrastructure, with a project duration of over two years. This position requires United States citizenship and candidates must be able to work EST hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in multiple service automation engagements to automate high‑priority tasks, services, and end‑to‑end workflows.
• Design, develop, and maintain end‑to‑end automation solutions using Ansible, including playbooks, roles, modules, and workflows for complex, secure environments.
• Execute the full software development lifecycle for automation projects, from requirements gathering through deployment, maintenance, and support.
• Create advanced automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to address complex business requirements and develop custom tools.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using modern frameworks like FastAPI or Flask to orchestrate automation workflows and implement integration patterns.
• Build and optimize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions with CI/CD pipelines and version control best practices.
• Collaborate within Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks with cross‑functional teams.
• Implement secure coding practices and ensure all automation solutions comply with enterprise security policies.
• Document solutions, create runbooks, and maintain knowledge base articles.
• Provide technical support for automations and troubleshoot production issues.
• Work independently with minimal guidance to complete assigned automation tasks in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

Experience: 7+ years of extensive experience in the end‑to‑end enterprise software development life cycle, including automation, maintenance, and support. Crucial integration experience is required.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Ansible expertise, with proven experience developing playbooks, roles, and modules.
• Strong scripting proficiency with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Expertise in building RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems, Windows, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation orchestration platforms such as ServiceNow or ARIA is a plus.
• Working experience in Agile and Scaled Agile environments.
• Knowledge of secure coding standards and experience in a banking environment is a plus.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program).
• a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.

NYSE: EFOR

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.