engineering
Posted Jun 3Automation Engineer IV (Python and Ansible)
at Rackspace
Remote
Requirements
- This role drives the design of scalable, reusable automation frameworks using Ansible and Python , while influencing platform strategy and best practices.
- Expertise: Possesses deep understanding of customer needs and continually grows and enhances skills to provide customer-focused solutions.
- Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale automation using Ansible Architect automation solutions for VMware infrastructure (provisioning, lifecycle and operations) Develop advanced Python-based automation tooling and integrations Define and enforce standards for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation architecture Identify risks, optimize performance, and reduce technical debt in automation systems Mentor engineers, conduct design reviews, and act as a technical authority
- experience with VMware ecosystem : vSphere / ESXi / vCenter Large-scale virtualization and infrastructure automation Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles Practical
- experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, coding agents) to accelerate engineering workflows & understanding of responsible AI usage Good to Have Skills Exposure to Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration tools
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus Exposure to software-defined data center (SDDC) concepts Education High School Diploma or regional equivalent required Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in field related to role.
- experience may substitute degree requirement
- experience in the field of role required About Rackspace Technology We are the multicloud solutions experts.
- We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future.
- If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Experience
- Experience 10+ years of
Benefits
- We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic.
Additional details
- Critical Competencies Excellence: Exceeds expectations by consistently demonstrating accountability, discipline, high performance, and a proven track record of exceptional results.
- Customer-driven : Prioritizes customer needs and satisfaction through collaborative and proactive problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to customer success.
- Agility: Quickly adapts and responds to dynamic customer needs and expectations through innovative solutions.
- Compassion: Cultivates a positive and supportive environment to effectively work together towards a common goal, fostering trust within Rackspace and with external stakeholders. Key
- We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent.
- Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.
- And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe.