Senior Automation Engineer (Cloud & Database)

Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions for infrastructure and database operations. • Identify repetitive, manual, and error-prone operational activities and develop automation to improve efficiency. • Develop automation scripts using Python, Bash, and Unix Shell scripting. • Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and automation workflows for infrastructure and database operations. • Automate database provisioning, configuration, patching, validation, monitoring, backup, recovery, and maintenance activities. Automation & Scripting • Strong experience with Python and/or Bash/Unix Shell scripting. • Experience developing reusable automation scripts and frameworks. • Experience with Ansible, including playbooks, roles, variables, inventories, and automation workflows. • Ability to automate complex multi-step operational processes. • Experience implementing error handling, logging, validation, notifications, and rollback mechanisms. • Experience integrating scripts with APIs, command-line tools, monitoring platforms, and enterprise infrastructure. • Understanding of Git/version control and software development practices is preferred. • Experience with CI/CD and automation pipelines is an advantage. Infrastructure Automation • Strong Linux/UNIX administration and troubleshooting experience. • Experience automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration. • Experience with virtual machines and enterprise infrastructure. • Experience with OCI and hybrid cloud environments. • Experience with infrastructure monitoring and operational automation. • Understanding of networking, storage, compute, and high-availability concepts. • Experience with Oracle Database Appliance, Exadata Cloud@Customer, and ZFS is highly desirable. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. • 8+ years of experience in infrastructure, database, automation, DevOps, or production operations. • Strong Linux/UNIX administration experience. • Strong scripting and automation experience. • Hands-on experience with Ansible or similar configuration-management/automation tools. • Experience supporting enterprise production environments. • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work with cross-functional technical teams. Key Performance Areas • Reduction in manual operational effort • Automation coverage across infrastructure and database operations • Reliability and success rate of automation workflows • Reduction in operational incidents and recurring issues • Improvement in deployment and maintenance efficiency • Standardization of operational processes • Automation scalability and reusability • Platform availability and operational stability