Linux Infrastructure Automation Engineer (Ansible)

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 27,000+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Roles & Responsibilities - Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems, preferably on Ubuntu 22.x or higher versions. - Perform software installation, upgrades, deployment, and issue resolution for enterprise applications and services. - Maintain and support Web Application Servers hosted on Linux environments. - Configure and manage TLS/SSL encryption, certificates, and secure communication channels for web applications and servers. - Apply security patches, system updates, and vulnerability fixes across Linux infrastructure. - Define, document, and implement standardized patch management and patch distribution processes. - Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible for configuration management, deployment, patching, and server administration activities. - Create and maintain automation scripts using Shell scripting or Python for operational and infrastructure tasks. - Troubleshoot network-related outages and connectivity issues involving routers, switches, VLANs, DNS, firewalls, and related components. - Ensure system availability, security compliance, and operational reliability across environments. - Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams for deployment, maintenance, and operational activities. Educational qualification: B.E./M.Tech in CSE, ECE, EEE or related discipline Typical experience level: 6-8 yrs Mandatory Skills: - Strong Ubuntu Linux experience(22.x or higher) - Strong Ansible experience - Patch Management - Strong Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting skills - Strong Scripting automation experience (bash, python) - Web Server & Security Experience in maintaining Linux-based Web Application Servers with TLS/SSL encryption  Design, develop, and maintain enterprise Ansible automation frameworks. - Develop reusable playbooks, roles, collections, and modules following best practices. - Build scalable, idempotent automation for provisioning, configuration management, application deployment, and OS lifecycle management. - Automate software installation, upgrades, patching, and rollback processes. - Manage Ansible inventories, variables, templates, Ansible Vault, and execution environments. - Optimize Ansible performance for large-scale deployments across hundreds of Linux systems. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation failures. - Maintain version-controlled automation using Git. Preferred Skills: - Docker container experience (dockerfile, building containers, troubleshooting, docker compose) - Familiarity with CI/CD tools and infrastructure monitoring tools - Exposure to DevOps and Infrastructure Automation practices Good-to-have Certifications: • Intermediate level: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible • Specialist: Red Hat Certified Specialist in Managing Automation with Ansible Automation Platform