Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Job#: 3053814 Job Description: Infrastructure Automation Engineer Location: Chandler, Arizona (Hybrid) Employment Type: Contract Contract Duration: 12 Months Role Overview We are seeking a candidate to help create a best-in-class software development environment. The role involves working collaboratively with the Software Engineering team to enable the development, configuration, and operation of key systems and applications. You will be responsible for streamlining development operations and processes, standardizing environments, and building and maintaining tools for development, automated testing, deployment, and monitoring. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using Python and Ansible.Automate and streamline multiple vSphere, NSX-T, and vRealize Suite development operations and processes.Build and maintain automated tools for deployment, monitoring, and day-to-day operations.Work with the development team to integrate automation solutions into a workflow.Participate in agile software development processes, including project planning and estimation, using tools such as JIRA.Write unit tests and perform system integration testing to ensure the quality and reliability of automation solutions.Continuously improve automation processes and tools to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability.Create and present design and development progress to peers and stakeholders. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in software development building enterprise-level software.Strong programming skills in Python.Expertise in Ansible, including experience with its architecture and writing custom modules.Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, including writing deployment scripts.Hands-on experience with Git and version control practices.Understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and participation in the design, development, and testing phases.Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write documentation and present designs. Preferred Qualifications Experience with customizing vSphere, vRealize Suite, and NSX-T deployment automation.Production experience using vSphere APIs, vRealize Suite APIs, and NSX-T APIs.Production experience with vSphere, vRealize Suite, and NSX-T products.An understanding of ITIL processes is a plus.A solid understanding of network management principles is a plus. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. 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Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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