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Job Description
· We are seeking an experienced DevOps & Automation Lead to drive the design, implementation, and operationalization of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation solutions.
· The successful candidate will lead the development of automation frameworks, manage DevOps platforms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and infrastructure reliability.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design, implementation, and management of DevOps and automation solutions across non-production and production environments.
• Manage the setup, configuration, and administration of automation platforms including Ansible, Terraform, Chef, and GitLab.
• Gather automation requirements from operations teams and guide DevOps Engineers in developing automation playbooks following coding standards and best practices.
• Develop, maintain, and deploy Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) playbooks to automate infrastructure provisioning and operational processes.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to support automated application and infrastructure deployments.
• Perform code versioning, automated testing, and release management for automation solutions.
• Manage automation deployments, migrations, and platform operations while ensuring SLA compliance.
• Integrate automation solutions with ITSM and other enterprise tools where applicable.
• Support pre-sales activities by designing automation and DevOps solutions for customers.
• Mentor and lead DevOps Engineers, promoting automation best practices and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), DevOps, or automation engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with: Ansible, Terraform, Chef, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines
• Experience developing automation using: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Groovy, JavaScript, Ruby (Chef)
• Experience with code versioning and automated testing.
Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles.
• Experience with cloud-based DevOps environments is an advantage.
• Strong Linux, Unix, and Windows administration skills.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, MS SQL, and MySQL.
• Knowledge of source code management and version control systems.
• Familiarity with RPA playbook development is an added advantage.
• Understanding of ITSM integrations and enterprise automation workflows.
Preferred Attributes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for automation and continuous process improvement.
• Excellent understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), networking, and infrastructure management.
• Self-motivated with strong ownership and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.