Automation Engineer IV (Python and Ansible)

Job Profile Summary

An Automation Engineer IV is a senior individual contributor responsible forarchitecting, standardizing, and leading automation initiativesacross VMware-based infrastructure. This role drives the design of scalable, reusable automation frameworks usingAnsible and Python, while influencing platform strategy and best practices.

The engineer is expected to providetechnical leadership, handle highly complex problems, and guide teams in building robust, enterprise-grade automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation ofenterprise-scale automation using Ansible
• Architect automation solutions forVMware infrastructure (provisioning, lifecycle and operations)
• Develop advancedPython-based automation tooling and integrations
• Define and enforcestandards for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation architecture
• Identify risks, optimize performance, and reduce technical debt in automation systems
• Mentor engineers, conduct design reviews, and act as atechnical authority
• Evaluate and adopt new tools/technologies to enhance automation capabilities

Core Technical Skills (Must Have)

• Deep expertise inAnsible (advanced playbooks, roles, collections, AWX/Automation Controller at scale)
• Proficiency inPython scripting and automation development
• Hands-on experience withVMware ecosystem:
• vSphere / ESXi / vCenter
• Large-scale virtualization and infrastructure automation
• Solid understanding ofInfrastructure as Code (IaC)principles
• Practical experience usingAI-assisted development tools(e.g., Copilot, coding agents) to accelerate engineering workflows & understanding ofresponsible AI usage