DevOps Automation Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
- Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure and application automation solutions using Ansible.
- Create and manage Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, and reusable automation frameworks.
- Implement and manage Git-based development workflows, including version control, branching strategies, and CI/CD integration.
- Develop and maintain automation pipelines to support infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and operational activities.
- Integrate automation solutions with orchestration and scheduling platforms such as Rundeck, Ansible Tower, AWX, and Jenkins.
- Develop and maintain YAML configurations and Jinja2 templates to support scalable and standardized automation practices.
- Write, enhance, and maintain Python and Shell scripts for automation logic, validations, and custom integrations.
- Troubleshoot automation failures, identify root causes, and optimize reliability, performance, and execution efficiency.
- Collaborate with DevOps, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to drive automation initiatives.
- Support Azure CI/CD pipeline implementation and continuous delivery processes.
- Ensure automation solutions comply with enterprise security, governance, and operational standards.
- Contribute to automation strategy, platform standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, and automation best practices.
- 6–8 years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Automation, or Platform Engineering environments.
- Strong hands-on expertise in Ansible, including playbook development, roles, inventories, and automation frameworks.
- Proficiency in Python scripting and Shell scripting for automation and operational tasks.
- Experience implementing and managing Git-based workflows using GitHub or GitLab.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience with Azure CI/CD pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with orchestration and scheduling tools such as Rundeck, Ansible Tower, AWX, or Jenkins.
- Strong knowledge of YAML configuration management and Jinja2 templating.
- Experience developing scalable, reusable, and maintainable automation solutions.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Understanding of infrastructure automation, configuration management, and DevOps best practices.
- Knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts is highly desirable.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working within enterprise-scale technology environments.
- Design and implement enterprise-grade automation solutions across infrastructure and application environments.
- Build reliable, scalable, and reusable automation frameworks that improve operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation, deployment, and configuration issues.
- Integrate automation platforms with CI/CD pipelines and enterprise tooling ecosystems.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional DevOps, Platform, and Infrastructure teams.
- Drive automation-first practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, and operational standards.
- Deliver high-quality solutions in fast-paced and evolving technical environments.
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale automation and DevOps transformation initiatives.
- Exposure to modern automation platforms, cloud technologies, and CI/CD ecosystems.
- Collaborative and innovation-driven engineering environment.
- Opportunities for continuous learning, certification growth, and professional development.
- Dynamic workplace encouraging ownership, technical excellence, and automation innovation.
- Exposure to large-scale infrastructure modernization and platform engineering programs.
Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out.
Recruiter: Giftson Paul Davidson
Phone: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn : 146
E-mail: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giftsonpauldavidson/
Core Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure and application automation solutions using Ansible and Python. Implement Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines to support scalable provisioning and operational activities.
Requirements
Requires 6-8 years of experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering with strong expertise in Ansible and scripting. Proficiency in Azure CI/CD pipelines and orchestration tools like Jenkins or AWX is essential.
Benefits
- Enterprise-scale automation and DevOps transformation initiatives
- Exposure to modern automation platforms and cloud technologies
- Collaborative and innovation-driven engineering environment
- Continuous learning and certification growth
- Professional development opportunities
About STAFIDE
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquartered in the Netherlands, STAFIDE specializes in Niche Tech Recruitment across Europe, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities in the IT sector. Our data-driven recruitment model ensures the ideal match between candidates and employers, enhancing both skill alignment and cultural fit. With a strong focus on Skill-Based Hiring, we provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the organization—whether for permanent positions or temporary assignments (interim opdrachten) like secondment (detachering)—strengthening employer branding for our clients as a recruitment company (uitzendbureau). In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, we recognize the unique challenges companies face in sourcing highly skilled talent. Our advanced, AI-driven talent intelligence system (ATS) is specifically designed to prioritize Skill-Based Hiring for niche IT roles, empowering organizations to address talent shortages by identifying professionals with the expertise to drive innovation and growth. Whether you’re a company in search of exceptional talent or a professional seeking your next ICT role, STAFIDE is your strategic recruitment (werving en selectie) partner. Our deep expertise in the Dutch market, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, makes us the preferred choice for all your recruitment needs.