Senior Automation Engineer - Ansible

JOB SUMMARY
As a Senior Automation Engineer in Infrastructure, Platforms & Operations, you will be accountable for developing automations and enabling self-service of infrastructure engagements system wide. This team is part of a critical initiative launched to support the organization's 3 year strategic vision to automate / self-service engagements that support entire Federal Reserve System.

Key Responsibilities
- Work in multiple service automation engagements to automate high priority tasks, services, and end-to-end workflows across Infrastructure, Platforms & Operations.
- Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation solutions using Ansible (playbooks, roles, modules, and workflows) for complex, secure enterprise environments.
- Execute the full software development lifecycle for automation projects, from requirements gathering through deployment, maintenance, support, and hand-over.
- Create advanced automation scripts using Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell to address complex business requirements and develop custom tools that enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask) to orchestrate automation workflows and implement integration patterns that connect diverse enterprise systems.
- Build and optimize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions with CI/CD pipelines, version control best practices, and automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Collaborate within Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, and service teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Implement secure coding practices and ensure all automation solutions comply with enterprise security policies and banking regulations where applicable.
- Document solutions, create runbooks, and maintain knowledge base articles.
- Provide technical support for automations, troubleshoot production issues, and participate in on-call rotation as needed.
- Stay current with emerging automation technologies and contribute to automation standards, best practices, and governance frameworks.
- Other duties assigned as necessary.

Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of extensive experience in end-to-end enterprise software development life cycle experience, automation including maintenance and support.
- Advanced Ansible Expertise: Proven experience developing playbooks, roles, modules, and workflows for complex and secure enterprise environments.
- Scripting Proficiency: Advanced skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for custom automation solutions.
- API Development and Integration: Expertise in building RESTful APIs using modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask) and implementing diverse integration patterns to trigger and orchestrate automation workflows.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
- Multi-Platform Knowledge: Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems, Windows, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent background or equivalent experience.
- Working experience in Agile and Scaled Agile environments.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automation orchestration platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, ARIA).
- Knowledge of secure coding standards and banking environment.

Certifications
- None specified.