Python/Ansible Engineer

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Job Summary

The Python/Ansible Engineer will support a large-scale Configuration-as-Code transformation initiative focused on building the engineering foundation required to manage infrastructure configuration data through source control, automation, validation, and platform integration. The role requires strong hands-on experience with Python, Ansible, YAML, Git-based workflows, and CI/CD pipelines, along with the ability to independently deliver automation solutions within established project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop a Git-based configuration management repository structure.

• Implement branch protection, pull request workflows, and governance controls.

• Develop CI/CD pipelines to validate configuration data against defined schemas and quality standards.

• Build automation solutions supporting Configuration-as-Code initiatives.

• Build integrations that export configuration data for AI-assisted analysis and cross-team review processes.

• Develop APIs and automation workflows to synchronize configuration data between enterprise platforms.

• Create and maintain Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) job templates and workflows to automate configuration management activities.

• Develop Python-based automation solutions to support platform and configuration management requirements.

• Translate existing configuration baselines into YAML (YML) format.

• Work with JSON, YAML, and other structured configuration data.

• Implement automated validation processes for configuration data.

• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and platform engineering teams to define standards and automation requirements.

• Support platform integrations and DevOps enablement initiatives.

• Produce technical Markdown documentation, implementation guides, and support materials.

• Apply source control, automation, and governance practices to improve configuration management processes.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience with the ability to work independently.

• Strong hands-on experience with Python and automation engineering.

• Experience with Ansible and configuration automation.

• Experience with Git, GitHub and/or GitLab, and pull request-based development workflows.

• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience implementing automated validation processes.

• Strong experience working with YAML/YML files and structured configuration data.

• Experience working with JSON.

• Strong understanding of REST APIs and data integration patterns.

• Experience with schema-based data validation.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration as Code, or DevOps engineering practices.

• Experience developing automation workflows and platform integrations.

• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or other automation-focused programming languages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and/or AWX.

• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).

• Familiarity with AI, Machine Learning, or automated content analysis workflows.

• Experience developing enterprise integrations between multiple systems of record.

• Knowledge of configuration management, governance, compliance, and operational controls.

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