Deputy Manager – IT Infra Linux Platform Developer

Deputy Manager IT Infra Linux Platform Developer Experience: 5-10 years Role Overview This role is focused on platform development and automation for enterprise Linux environments, with strong emphasis on Ansible/AAP and Kubernetes/OpenShift. The engineer will build reusable automation, enable application deployments, and help standardize platform capabilities across RHEL and container platforms in collaboration with operations and infrastructure teams. Roles and Responsibilities: Develop and maintain reusable Ansible playbooks, roles, collections, and workflows in AAP for Linux platform automation Design automation for provisioning, configuration management, patch orchestration, and application deployments across RHEL environments Build and maintain Kubernetes/OpenShift deployment assets, including manifests, templates, and deployment standards Support application onboarding to OpenShift/Kubernetes by defining projects, quotas, configuration, secrets, storage, and networking requirements Integrate automation with Red Hat Satellite, GitLab, APIs, and enterprise toolchains to enable end-to-end platform delivery Use Git-based workflows, code reviews, and version control best practices for all automation and platform code Develop self-service automation and reusable platform patterns to reduce manual effort and improve consistency Collaborate with application, database, security, and infrastructure teams to design deployment solutions and resolve integration issues Troubleshoot complex issues across Ansible, RHEL, OpenShift/Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines Optimize automation performance, idempotency, logging, and error handling for production-grade execution Implement platform standards for security, hardening, secrets handling, and compliance within automation and container deployments Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and onboarding guides for platform services and automation assets Support container image build and release processes using enterprise registry and pipeline standards Validate changes through testing, peer review, and controlled release practices before production rollout Work closely with operations teams to transition developed solutions into stable and supportable services Contribute to platform improvements, standardization, and modernization initiatives across Linux and container environments Stay current with Ansible, Kubernetes, and OpenShift capabilities and recommend practical platform enhancements Required Skills Solid Linux/RHEL administration knowledge with understanding of system configuration, patching, networking, and security fundamentals Strong hands-on experience with Ansible/AAP, including playbooks, roles, inventories, templates, variables, and workflow design Good working knowledge of Kubernetes and/or OpenShift, including pods, deployments, services, routes/ingress, ConfigMaps, Secrets, persistent storage, and basic troubleshooting Experience with Git/GitLab, YAML, JSON, REST APIs, and Infrastructure-as-Code or automation engineering practices Experience integrating automation with Red Hat Satellite, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise platform tools; Python or shell scripting is a plus Soft Skills Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with a developer mindset Ability to convert operational requirements into reusable and maintainable automation assets Clear communication skills with strong focus on documentation and knowledge sharing Ability to collaborate closely with platform engineering, operations, security, and application teams Ownership, accountability, and commitment to quality, standardization, and continuous improvement Ability to manage priorities and deliver in enterprise environments with multiple stakeholders Preferred Qualifications & Certifications RHCSA/RHCE/Ansible Automation/OpenShift or Kubernetes certifications are an advantage Previous experience in enterprise-scale Linux, automation, or container platform env