Rackspace Technology is a multicloud solutions expert that combines expertise with leading technologies to deliver end-to-end solutions. The Automation Engineer III is responsible for designing, developing, and standardizing infrastructure automation solutions, particularly in VMware-based environments, while driving automation maturity through reusable and scalable automation assets.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and standardize automation frameworks and reusable assets using Ansible & Python
- Build automation solutions for VMware infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management
- Define best practices for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management
- Automate deployment, remediation, and operational tasks across infrastructure environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (cloud, network, storage) to deliver end-to-end automation solutions
Requirements:
- Strong experience with Ansible (playbooks, roles, collections, AWX/Automation Controller)
- Proficiency in Python scripting and automation development
- Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
- Experience with Linux/Unix system administration
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, coding agents) to improve productivity and code quality
- High School Diploma or regional equivalent required
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in field related to role. At the manager's discretion, additional relevant experience may substitute degree requirement
- 8+ years of experience in the field of role required
- Exposure to Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration tools
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
- Hands-on experience with VMware ecosystem: VMware-based infrastructure provisioning & lifecycle management