Ansible Programmer

Ansible Software EngineerOn-site 4 days/week in Wilmington, DE 6+ month contract with potential to convert/extend Overview We are seeking atrue softwareminded Ansible Engineerwho approaches automation ascode, not just infrastructure configuration. This role is ideal for someone who treats Ansible playbooks and roles like production software: versioned in Git, tested, reviewed, and delivered through CI/CD pipelines. This isnota traditional systems administrator or runbook automation role. You will design, build, and maintainrobust, reusable automation codebasesthat integrate with modern software development practices. Key Responsibilities Design, write, test, and maintainAnsible playbooks, roles, and inventoriesusing software engineering best practices Treat Ansible automation asproduction code, managed inGitHub (or similar repositories)with pull requests, reviews, and branching strategies Build and maintainCI/CD pipelinesto validate, test, and deploy Ansible automation Develop reusable automation components that define thedesired stateof systems and environments Automate configuration management, orchestration, and deployments across: Operating systems:Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix, Windows Application and web servers:WebSphere, Tomcat Database platforms:SQL Server, IBM DB2 Integrate Ansible automation with external systems and services usingREST and/or GraphQL APIs Write supporting automation logic usingPython, Shell scripting, and related languageswhere Ansible modules or extensions are required Implementtesting strategies(unit, integration, regression) to ensure reliability, repeatability, and safety of automation workflows Diagnose and resolve issues related to Ansible code, modules, pipeline failures, and environment behavior Collaborate with software engineering, platform, and operations teams to design automation that integrates cleanly with existing systems Maintain documentation for automation design, usage, and operational processes Ensure the Ansible ecosystem remainssecure, performant, and up to date Required Qualifications Strong handson experience writingAnsible playbooks and rolesas a primary responsibility Demonstratedsoftware engineering mindsetapplied to automation Experience managing code inGitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or similar versioncontrolled repositories Experience building or contributing toCI/CD pipelinesfor automation or infrastructure code Solid understanding ofAnsible conceptsincluding idempotency, roles, handlers, variables, inventories, and modules Proficiency withYAMLand comfort treating it as structured code Working knowledge ofPython and/or Shell scriptingfor automation support Experience automating across heterogeneous environments (Linux, Windows, middleware, databases) Strong debugging and problemsolving skills Preferred Qualifications Experience withAnsible Tower / AWX Familiarity with automated testing frameworks for infrastructure or configuration code Experience integrating Ansible into enterprise CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) Exposure to cloud environments and hybrid infrastructure Prior experience designing reusable automation frameworks or internal platforms What Success Looks Like in This Role Ansible codebases that areclean, modular, reusable, and welltested Automation that can be safely rerun and scaled without manual intervention CI/CD pipelines that catch failures early and enforce quality standards Clear documentation and patterns that enable other teams to confidently consume and extend automation What This Role Is Not Not a traditional system administrator role Not a ticketdriven operations position Not focused on manual server configuration or oneoff scripting This role is best suited for someone whothinks like a software engineer, but chooses to apply that mindset toautomation and infrastructure code using Ansible. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Created: 2026-03-10