Responsibilities
As a Senior Automation Engineer – Ansible in Infrastructure, Platforms & Operations, you will be accountable for developing automations and enabling self-service of infrastructure engagements system wide.This team is part of a critical initiative launched to support the organization’s 3 year strategic vision to automate / self-service engagements that support entire Federal Reserve System.
What Will Be Expected of You:
- Work in multiple service automation engagements to automate the high priority tasks, services and end to end workflows across Infrastructure, Platforms & Operations
- Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation solutions using Ansible (playbooks, roles, modules, and workflows) for complex, secure enterprise environments
- Execute the full software development lifecycle for automation projects, from requirements gathering through deployment, maintenance, support and hand-over
- Create advanced automation scripts using Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell to address complex business requirements and develop custom tools that enhance operational efficiency
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask) to orchestrate automation workflows and implement integration patterns that connect diverse enterprise systems
- Build and optimize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions with CI/CD pipelines, version control best practices, and automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and reliability
- Collaborate within Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, and service teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Implement secure coding practices and ensure all automation solutions comply with enterprise security policies and banking regulations where applicable
- Document solutions, create runbooks, and maintain knowledge base articles
- Provide technical support for automations, troubleshoot production issues, and participate in on-call rotation as needed
- Stay current with emerging automation technologies and contribute to automation standards, best practices, and governance frameworks
- Other duties assigned as necessary
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
- Extensive experience in end-to-end enterprise software development life cycle experience, automation including maintenance and support
- Advanced Ansible Expertise: Proven experience developing playbooks, roles, modules and workflows for complex and secure enterprise environments
- Scripting Proficiency: Advanced skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for custom automation solutions
- API Development and Integration: Expertise in building RESTful APIs using modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask) and implementing diverse integration patterns to trigger and orchestrate automation workflows
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
- Multi-Platform Knowledge: Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems, Windows, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent background or equivalent experience.
- Experience with automation orchestration platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, ARIA ) is a plus
- Working experience in Agile and Scaled Agile environments
- Knowledge of secure coding standards and banking environment is a plus
- US Citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.