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A Principal Infrastructure Automation Engineer is a senior technical leader who designs, develops, and implements large-scale, automated solutions to streamline IT operations and manage complex infrastructure environments. This role balances deep technical expertise with strategic planning and mentorship responsibilities.
Job Responsibility:
Define the strategy and long-term goals for automation and control systems across the organization
Lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and secure automation frameworks and infrastructure blueprints
Oversee the implementation of automation solutions for provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment, often within CI/CD pipelines
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for highly complex issues, performing root-cause analysis and providing technical consultation
Mentor and guide junior engineers and cross-functional teams on automation best practices, code quality, and design patterns
Ensure all automated systems comply with internal security standards and external regulatory requirements
Implement comprehensive monitoring and logging systems, using the gathered data to drive continuous improvement in efficiency, reliability, and performance
Requirements:
Typically requires 10+ years of experience in software development, IT automation, and/or infrastructure engineering
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Extensive experience with tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, or AWS CloudFormation
Strong skills in languages such as Python, Java, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and tooling
Expertise in managing scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure in environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana
Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Strong communication and leadership abilities, with a proven ability to influence senior levels and build alignment across teams
Strong project management skills to manage complex, large-scale projects from concept to completion