DevOps Lead L1

 About The Role  
 Senior Automation Engineer (Ansible & Python) - Backup Operations  
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of robust automation solutions for our backup and recovery operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Ansible and Python, a strong background in IT infrastructure, and a proven track record of streamlining operational processes to improve efficiency and reliability across the enterprise.  Key Responsibilities 
Responsibilities include leading the design of automation frameworks with Ansible and Python for backup and recovery processes, developing and maintaining automation scripts and playbooks, and automating routine backup tasks such as scheduling and monitoring. The role also involves integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines and ITSM tools, troubleshooting scripts, promoting Infrastructure as Code for backup configurations, and ensuring automation complies with security and compliance requirements. Collaboration with other teams and providing technical guidance are also key aspects.  
 Required Skills & Qualifications 
Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure automation or DevOps, with expert-level knowledge of Ansible and strong Python skills for automation. A solid understanding of Linux/Unix is required, with Windows automation and experience with enterprise backup solutions being beneficial. Familiarity with CI/CD principles and tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, along with Git, is important. Experience automating tasks on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus. The role demands exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Exp - 8+ years Rates including mark up - 140K/M Location - Chennai, Bangalore skills -  Automation Engineer, Ansible & Python 
  

Provide customer support/ service on the DevOps tools

Timely support internal & external customers escalations on multiple platforms

Troubleshoot the various problems that arise in implementation of DevOps tools across the project/ module

Perform root cause analysis of major incidents/ critical issues which may hamper project timeliness, quality or cost

Develop alternate plans/ solutions to be implemented as per root cause analysis of critical problems

Follow escalation matrix/ process as soon as a resolution gets complicated or isn?¢??t resolved

Provide knowledge transfer, sharing best practices with the team and motivate

Team Management

Resourcing

Forecast talent requirements as per the current and future business needs

Hire adequate and right resources for the team

Train direct reportees to make right recruitment and selection decisions

Talent Management

Ensure 100% compliance to Wipro?¢??s standards of adequate onboarding and training for team members to enhance capability & effectiveness

Build an internal talent pool of HiPos and ensure their career progression within the organization

Promote diversity in leadership positions

Performance Management

Set goals for direct reportees, conduct timely performance reviews and appraisals, and give constructive feedback to direct reports.

Incase of performance issues, take necessary action with zero tolerance for ?¢??will?¢?? based performance issues

Ensure that organizational programs like Performance Nxtarewell understood and that the team is taking the opportunities presented by such programs to their and their levels below

Employee Satisfaction and Engagement

Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team

Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team

Proactively challenge the team with larger and enriching projects/ initiatives for the organization or team

Exercise employee recognition and appreciation

Mandatory
Skills:

Ansible Tower.