Automation Specialist (Ansible)

• Professional Experience: Minimum 4 years of demonstrable experience in the field of IT automation.
• Specific Ansible Experience: Demonstrable and solid experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Ansible Tower or AWX.
• Deep Technical Knowledge:
• Mastery of playbooks, roles, collections, inventories (static and dynamic), variables (scope, precedence), Vault, Jinja2 templates, credentials, job templates, workflow templates and execution environments.
• Proven experience in developing automations for production environments, guaranteeing system stability and availability.
• Operating Systems and Scripting: Solid knowledge of Linux (administration, troubleshooting) and advanced experience in scripting, preferably Bash and/or Python.
• Version Control: Significant experience with Git and code lifecycle management methodologies.
• Problem Solving: Exceptional ability to diagnose complex problems, analyze logs in detail, and effectively resolve execution or configuration errors.
• Best Practices: Understanding and application of automation best practices, including modularity, code reuse, idempotency, robust error management, and security principles.
• Personal Skills: Autonomy, proactivity, strong problem-solving capacity, and the ability to generate clear and structured technical documentation.

• Experience with other automation or orchestration tools.
• Knowledge of networking, storage, virtualization, or cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Relevant certifications in Ansible or related technologies.

• Opportunity to join a leading company in digital transformation.
• Challenging and innovative projects in a cutting-edge technological environment.

If you are passionate about automation, possess the required experience in AAP, Ansible Automation Platform, Ansible Tower or AWX, and are looking for an environment where you can grow professionally and provide real value, we want to meet you! Send us your application and be part of the technological revolution at MÉTRICA.

We are looking for an Automation Specialist with solid experience in Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Ansible Tower or AWX. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of Ansible's automation capabilities and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable automation solutions that optimize our IT environments and streamline operational workflows.

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using Ansible Automation Platform, Ansible Tower or AWX.
• Create and maintain complex and efficient playbooks, roles, collections, inventories, variables and Jinja2 templates.
• Manage the configuration and deployment of applications and services through automation.
• Integrate automation solutions with other tools and systems within the IT ecosystem.
• Develop and optimize workflow templates and job templates for the orchestration of complex tasks.
• Implement and manage the use of Vault for the secure handling of credentials and sensitive information.
• Define and configure execution environments to ensure the consistency and reproducibility of executions.
• Collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Perform exhaustive testing of developed automations to guarantee their reliability and performance.
• Diagnose and resolve execution, configuration, and performance issues in automations.
• Analyze logs and metrics to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Document implemented automation solutions in a clear and structured manner, including architectures, configurations, and procedures.
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices in the field of IT automation.
• Promote and apply automation best practices, such as modularity, reuse, idempotency, error management, and security.
• Use Git for the lifecycle management of automation code, including version control and collaborative workflows.