Automation Engineer

Parvana

Automation Engineer responsible for developing automation scripts and managing automation lifecycles for a global legal consultancy. Participating in innovative automation research while maintaining communication across teams.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureChefCloudDNSJavaScriptKubernetesLinuxNFSPuppetPythonTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement new automation components and scripts.
Conduct proactive administration and maintenance of managed systems, adhering to change control protocol.
Manage the full lifecycle of all automation components.
Lead research and prototyping efforts for new automation concepts.
Create and maintain comprehensive system lifecycle documentation.
Analyse requirements and provide detailed reports for assigned projects/tasks.
Maintain effective communication, manage assigned work efficiently, and commit to continuous learning.
Provide training on automation technologies and assist with other assigned duties.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial (Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, etc.)
3+ years experience maintaining and troubleshooting Linux Distributions and MS Window Server (2012+).
Expertise in platforms like Ansible or Aria Automation (VRO), Chef, Puppet, Terraform.
Expert proficiency in languages such as PowerShell, Python, Javascript, and/or Bash.
Familiarity with VMWare PowerCLI and a solid understanding of core concepts (Clusters, DRS, Distributed Switches, vMotion).
Working knowledge of Active Directory (GPOs, permissions), DHCP, and DNS.
Familiarity with systems like NFS, iSCSI, Fiber Channel, and SMB.
Strong understanding of mid to enterprise-scale data center topologies.
Demonstrated ability to apply complex problem-solving techniques.
Reasonable understanding of Azure, AWS, Containers, and Kubernetes basics.
Moderate experience with common platforms (e.g., Service Now).
Advanced Aria/VRO automation, Deep Cloud/Container knowledge, and advanced Operating/Storage Systems (Windows/Linux, NetApp/Pure) would be beneficial.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation componentsLinux DistributionsMS Windows ServerAnsibleAria AutomationChefPuppetTerraformPowerShellPython

Soft Skills

effective communicationcontinuous learningproblem-solvingtraining

Certifications

Computer Science degreeMathematics degreeEngineering degree