Python and Ansible Developer

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in New Jersey is seeking an experienced automation engineer to develop and maintain scripts using Python and Ansible. The successful candidate will design infrastructure as code solutions and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in automation with a strong knowledge of Python and Ansible. Additional skills in Docker, cloud platforms, and troubleshooting are highly desirable. This role offers a chance to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Python programming for scripting and automation.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible for configuration management and orchestration.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain automation scripts and playbooks using Python and Ansible.
• Design and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions.
• Automate repetitive tasks and workflows.

Skills

Python programming

Ansible

Linux/Unix systems administration

CI/CD practices

Version control systems (e.g., Git)

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Monitoring and logging tools

Job description

• Develop, test, and maintain automation scripts and playbooks using Python and Ansible.
• Design and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions for provisioning, configuring, and managing servers and services.
• Automate repetitive tasks and workflows to increase operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Integrate automation solutions with CI/CD pipelines and existing infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in automation scripts and playbooks.
• Document processes, workflows, and technical designs for future reference and scalability.
• Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams to gather requirements and deliver robust automation solutions.
• Stay up to date with best practices and new tools in Python, Ansible, and automation technologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in Python programming for scripting and automation.
• Hands on experience with Ansible for configuration management and orchestration.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code concepts and tools.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platfor:ms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of other automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Puppet, Chef).
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools.

Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract