We are seeking a highly motivated Cloud Automation Engineer to design, build, and optimize infrastructure automation solutions for cloud-based environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in tools such as Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, and proficiency in setting up CI/CD pipelines. This role also involves leveraging VMware automation and the Aria stack to deliver scalable and secure infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Automation & Orchestration

o Develop and maintain reusable and scalable IaC templates using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.

o Automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud infrastructure across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.

o Implement and manage infrastructure automation solutions leveraging VMware tools and the Aria stack.

o Enable policy-as-code practices to ensure compliance and governance across automated deployments.

• CI/CD Pipelines

o Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for automating the build, test, and deployment of infrastructure and application code.

o Integrate automated testing and quality gates to ensure reliability and performance of deployments.

o Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to streamline the software delivery lifecycle.

• Cloud Platform Management

o Work with platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to deploy and optimize cloud infrastructure.

o Use IaC tools to support multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies.

o Enable cloud-native architectures and containerized environments using Kubernetes and Docker.

o Utilize VMware automation tools to enhance operational efficiency and deliver self-service capabilities.

• Monitoring & Optimization

o Monitor infrastructure performance and implement auto-scaling and self-healing mechanisms.

o Identify and automate repetitive operational tasks to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.

o Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.

• Collaboration & Documentation

o Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to align infrastructure automation with business goals.

o Maintain clear and detailed documentation of automation scripts, pipelines, and architecture.

o Provide training and mentorship to team members on IaC tools and best practices.

Requirements

• Technical Expertise:

o Advanced knowledge of Ansible, Terraform, and AWS CloudFormation for IaC implementation.

o Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions.

o Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

o Solid understanding of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.

o Experience with VMware automation platforms and the Aria stack to support cloud and virtualization initiatives.

o Familiarity with version control systems like Git and GitOps workflows.

• Cloud Platforms:

o Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (OCI, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

o Familiarity with cloud-native services (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or GCP Cloud Run).

• Experience:

o Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure automation, cloud engineering, or DevOps roles.

o Proven experience in deploying and managing IaC at scale.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ITIL practices.

• Certifications in Terraform (HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate), AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD).