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Job Title: Automation Lead Infrastructure & Scripting Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid) Job Type: Contract to Hire About the Role: We are seeking a results-driven Automation Lead with strong expertise in Python, Ansible , and other scripting tools to drive automation initiatives across our IT infrastructure landscape. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in networking, Active Directory , and general infrastructure operations , along with a passion for solving complex problems through automation. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and deployment of automation solutions for infrastructure operations using Python, Ansible , and other tools. Identify manual processes and develop scripts/playbooks to automate configuration, provisioning, and monitoring. Collaborate with network, server, and platform teams to understand requirements and develop end-to-end automation workflows. Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks, ensuring scalability and maintainability. Implement and manage configuration management, compliance, and orchestration strategies. Mentor junior engineers and establish automation best practices across teams. Integrate with CI/CD pipelines to streamline delivery and deployment processes. Monitor automation performance and provide continuous improvements and updates. Required Skills and Experience: 6+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or automation. Strong hands-on experience with Python for scripting and automation. Expertise in Ansible for configuration management and orchestration. Experience with other scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Shell scripting , etc is a plus. Solid understanding of network fundamentals (switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls). Exposure to Active Directory, DNS, DHCP , and other Windows infrastructure services. Experience integrating with REST APIs for automation and monitoring purposes. Exposure to version control systems such as Git and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or etc . Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with an automation-first mindset. Nice to Have: Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform . Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes). Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios , etc. Cloud automation experience with Azure, or GCP . Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
