Job Description
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 & Orchestrationo 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 Pipelineso 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 Managemento 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 & Optimizationo 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 & Documentationo 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.