Senior DevOps Engineer /Infrastructure Automation Developer / Ansible Engineer

We are seeking an experienced DevOps professional to support an urgent infrastructure automation initiative focused on migrating from Chef to Ansible. In this contract role, you will help modernize configuration management practices and improve infrastructure automation workflows. You will leverage your expertise in Ansible, Python, and DevOps engineering to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. Experience with Chef and Chef-to-Ansible migrations will be particularly valuable. The role also offers an opportunity to explore AI-assisted coding techniques for Ansible development. This is a remote opportunity suited to a seasoned engineer who can contribute effectively to a technically demanding project.

The ideal candidate brings extensive DevOps experience and strong hands-on expertise in infrastructure automation, particularly with Ansible and Python.

• More than 10 years of professional work experience.

• Strong experience in DevOps engineering and infrastructure automation.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Ansible.

• Strong Python scripting and development skills.

• Experience with Chef is highly desirable.

• Previous experience migrating configuration management from Chef to Ansible is a significant advantage.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding for Ansible development is beneficial.

• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a remote, contract-based project.