Ansible Automation Platform Engineer

Experienced Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) Engineer responsible for managing, scaling, and delivering enterprise automation solutions. The role includes platform administration, infrastructure automation, CI/CD integration, and cross-team collaboration to enable standardized, secure, and reusable automation frameworks. Key Responsibilities Administer and support Ansible Automation Platform components (Controller, Automation Hub, Execution Environments) Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible playbooks, roles, workflows, and collections Manage code lifecycle (development, testing, promotion to production) using Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines Build automation scripts using Python and Shell scripting Automate server provisioning, configuration management, and system connectivity Integrate AAP with REST APIs, ITSM tools, monitoring systems, and CI/CD platforms Support onboarding of automation use cases across multiple teams Implement secure, compliant, and scalable automation practices Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization for automation workflows Required Skills Mandatory Skills Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) – strong hands‑on experience Python scripting and Shell scripting Git/SCM tools (branching, merging, pull requests) Networking fundamentals (SSH, TCP/IP, server connectivity) Technical Skills AAP architecture (Controller, Automation Hub, Execution Environments) Containerization (Docker, Podman, Execution Environment creation) JSON and YAML data handling Security implementation (RBAC, Ansible Vault, LDAP, SSO) Debugging, logging, and automation issue resolution Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills Kubernetes or OpenShift exposure Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management Problem-solving and analytical thinking Ability to work in cross-functional, fast‑paced environments Certifications (Preferred) Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation #J-18808-Ljbffr Tata Consultancy Services Limited