Ansible Automation Engineer / Associate Director, Software Engineering

Job Description

Job description Some careers shine brighter than others. If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realize their ambitions. We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director, Software Engineering Key Responsibilities: Strong experience with **Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), including deployment, configuration, and management. Proficiency in developing and managing **Ansible playbooks**, roles, and workflows. Hands-on experience with infrastructure management (Linux/Windows servers, storage, networking). Familiarity with **HashiCorp Vault** or similar secrets management tools. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration with AAP. Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Knowledge of **cloud platforms** (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure Requirements Qualifications – External To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering or related field. 12+ years of experience in IT. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience with “Puppet-to-Ansible migration” or similar automation transitions. Knowledge of distributed systems and high-availability architectures. Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash). Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Understanding of ITIL processes and operational best practices. Implement observability solutions to monitor AAP and infrastructure health. Knowledge of Python programming Knowledge of devops tools. E.gJenkins,G3 etc. Desirable - Understanding of MFT Products like Sterling Integrator / Sterling File Gateway, Connect:Direct etc. and Workload Automation e.g. Control-M. Strong knowledge of file transfer protocols (SFTP, FTPS, AS2, HTTPS, etc.) and encryption standards (PGP, TLS). You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC. www.hsbc.com/careers HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working, and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website. Issued by – HSBC Software Development India.