Job Description
Position Details:
We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer to work in a fast-paced development environment. This role will focus on the automation delivery of IT infrastructure utilizing, but not limited to, Python and Ansible. The role will help champion automation across the technology group. You will work collaboratively with Technical Leads, Engineers, Architects, and Operations to develop product design and deliver solutions. You will work with Product Managers by giving feedback on planning roadmaps and backlog priorities. The ideal candidate has experience designing, building, testing, deploying, and supporting automated solutions.
You Will:
Develop and deploy an automation framework to deliver IT infrastructure services that will replace time consuming, error-prone, manual repetitive configuration and provisioning tasks.
Design, develop, build, test, and deploy a workload to production. With knowledge and understanding of engineering best practices such as TDD, trunk-based development, frequent incremental iterative deployments, pair programming, etc.
Perform automated lifecycle management leveraging configuration management tools such as Puppet, Ansible, or comparable toolsets.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) through a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline utilizing tools such as Terraform, GitHub Actions, or comparable toolsets.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, other technical teams, and management to expand the role and capability of automation in IT infrastructure.
Recognize inefficient processes, drive projects forward, provide technical updates and communicate clearly and transparently in written and verbal formats.
You Have:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience as a software engineer
3+ years of experience coding in higher-level programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, or C++) at an intermediate or higher level with Object-Oriented Programming concepts, data structures, algorithms, runtime complexity, as well as unit and functional test methodologies.
2+ years of experience working with a configuration management platform such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar
2+ years of experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
Strong experience with DevOps tools such as Terraform, Packer, GitHub Actions, Git, GitHub
Strong Experience with hybrid-cloud environments with on-premises infrastructure, AWS, GCP, Azure etc.
Hands-on experience with REST APIs and JSON payloads for various automation tasks relevant to infrastructure activities
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving, and the ability to debug complex-cross systems problems, and document root cause including remediation and detection
Ability to process new concepts and technologies quickly, has a desire to continually learn and develop new skills.
Salary/ Rate: $20/hour (depends on experience level). This is a contract to hire position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.
About The Company
Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.
For more than 27 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.
Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:
Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities
As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.
AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete \& Gabi – Rebecca)
To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete \& Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.
These AI hiring tools help us:
Transcribe interviews
Summarize candidate responses
Generate job-related insights
Streamline communication and scheduling
Please note that:
The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.
If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.
Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):
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When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:
A technical interview
A coding challenge
A case study
A client-specific assessment
We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.
Human Review \& Selection:
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Every candidate's profile—including interviews, conversations, and assessments—is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.
AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.
Your Rights as a Candidate:
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At PTP, every candidate has the right to:
Request a non-AI interview path
Ask how your data is being used
Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
Receive clear, timely communication
Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.
Our Commitment:
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For more than 27 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.
We're committed to a hiring process that is:
Transparent
Compliant
Equitable
Powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment
Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.
We're excited to learn more about you.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
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Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.