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Job Location drjobs

Johannesburg - South Africa

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Not Disclosed

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Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Introduction

We are looking for anAnsible Automation Architect to form part of the product feature team based in Midrand area.

This is a 3year Contract renewable based on performance only and you will be working on a hybrid model of 23 office days a week (rotational).

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  • Design and implement scalable and robust automation architectures using Ansible ensuring alignment with organizational goals and best practices
  • Develop and execute automation strategies that enhance operational efficiency reduce manual tasks and improve service delivery across IT environments
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams on Ansible best practices architecture and implementation strategies
  • Integrate Ansible with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate application deployment testing and infrastructure provisioning Business case development
  • Work closely with development operations and security teams to gather requirements understand workflows and ensure automation solutions meet business needs User training
  • Develop custom Ansible modules and plugins to extend the functionality of Ansible and meet specific automation requirements
  • Monitor and optimize the performance of Ansible automation processes identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for automation processes architectures and best practices. Share knowledge through training sessions and workshops
  • Ensure that automation solutions adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements implementing necessary controls and audits
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting support for automation issues working to resolve problems quickly and efficiently
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in automation and DevOps evaluating their potential impact on the organization and recommending new tools or practices
  • Engage with stakeholders to communicate the value of automation initiatives gather feedback and ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Mentor junior architects and team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the automation team
  • Apply best practices for effective communication and problemsolving

Qualifications:

  • Qualification in IT Business Analysis (Diploma / Degree / Certification) or relevant
  • 8 years experience in an architectural role
  • On premise and virtualisation technology expertise in Ansible Automation
  • Red Hat Certification
  • Experience in testing (specially automated testing)

Essential Skills:

  • Proficiency in Ansible core concepts including playbooks roles modules and inventory management
  • Experience with Ansible Tower or AWX for managing and scaling Ansible automation
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Terraform Python Bash or PowerShell
  • Understanding of IaC principles and tools including Terraform or CloudFormation to manage infrastructure through code
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure Google Cloud) and virtualization technologies (VMware OpenStack) to automate cloud resource provisioning and management
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work with crossfunctional teams including developers operations and security to gather requirements and implement solutions
  • Ability to create comprehensive documentation for automation processes and provide training to team members on Ansible best practices
  • Strong analytical skills to identify automation opportunities and troubleshoot complex issues in automation workflows
  • Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Beneficial:

  • Experience with configuration management practices and tools ensuring systems are consistently configured and maintained
  • Confluence / Jira
  • Multitasking
  • Leadership
  • Stakeholder and Provider steering and KPI delivery management
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Organised and highly analytical mindset

Employment Type

Contract

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