Akkodis is seeking a - "Automation Engineer (Ansible)" for a Contract position with a client located Houston, TX or Fort Collins, CO (Hybrid preferred in Houston).
Pay Range: $60-$63/hr. (The rate/salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors).
About the Role:
An automation engineer is a professional who creates and maintains automated solutions for various processes and systems using different tools and technologies. Automation engineers work with other engineers, developers, testers, and stakeholders to ensure the quality and performance of the automation projects.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and deploy automation solutions for various processes and systems, such as web applications, databases, networks, infrastructure, and bare-metal workstations.
Identify and analyze the automation needs and opportunities of the organization and propose suitable solutions.
Create and maintain automation frameworks and scripts using various tools and technologies, such as Ansible, Digital Rebar, Python, and GitHub.
Perform troubleshooting and debugging of the automation solutions and ensure that they are error-free and up-to-date.
Monitor and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the automation solutions and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
Document and report the automation results and metrics and communicate them to the relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience as an automation engineer or a similar role.
Strong knowledge and skills in automation tools and technologies, such as Ansible, Digital Rebar, Python, and GitHub.
Knowledge of client OS and BIOS fundamentals.
Prometheus and Grafana experience preferred.
Experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying automation solutions for various processes and systems, such as web applications, databases, networks, infrastructure, and bare-metal workstations.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
Good communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
Attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to learn new automation tools and technologies quickly and adapt to changing requirements and environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at (610-420-2303) or (himanshu.chauhan@akkodisgroup.com).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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