FunctieomschrijvingLocation: Eindhoven, Netherlands Duration: 6 Months Experience Required: 6–8 Years Start Date: June 2026 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Python, Shell Scripting, Ansible, and Azure CI/CD to design, develop, and maintain infrastructure and application automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong automation-first mindset and experience working with DevOps and infrastructure teams. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and inventories for infrastructure and application automation. Implement and manage Git-based workflows, including branching strategies, version control, and CI/CD integration. Integrate automation solutions with orchestration and scheduling tools. Develop and maintain YAML configurations and Jinja2 templates for scalable and reusable automation. Create and enhance Python scripts for automation, validation, and custom modules. Troubleshoot automation failures, perform root-cause analysis, and optimize performance and reliability. Collaborate with DevOps, Platform, and Infrastructure teams to drive automation best practices. Ensure compliance with security, operational, and governance standards. Required Skills Strong hands-on experience with Python scripting. Experience with Shell Scripting. Advanced knowledge of Ansible automation. Experience with Azure CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of Git-based version control systems and CI/CD processes. Experience with orchestration tools such as Rundeck, Ansible Tower/AWX, or Jenkins. Proficiency in YAML and Jinja2 templating. Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills. Preferred Skills Knowledge of Terraform. Experience building scalable, reusable, and maintainable automation frameworks. Strong understanding of DevOps practices and infrastructure automation.