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Ansible AI Engineer Lead

EAPPS TECH LLC dba Magicforce Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

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$60 - $80/hr Contract Ai Automation Ai Engineer Ansible Automation

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Job Description

An EAPPS TECH LLC dba Magicforce contract opportunity is available in Chicago, IL (Day 1 onsite) for an Ansible AI Engineer Lead. This role centers on building automation using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) 2.x, with additional focus on AI-assisted development for infrastructure workflows, provisioning, and operational execution. You will also contribute to integrations that connect automation to IT service management and delivery pipelines.

What You’ll Do

Develop Ansible Playbooks, including Roles, Collections, and Workflow Templates
Build configuration management and configuration as code solutions for infrastructure automation
Implement infrastructure lifecycle automation covering server build and provisioning automation
Address configuration drift remediation and manage OS and middleware configuration management
Automate patch and compliance activities and support operational task automation
Create self-service automation workflows for scalable automation delivery
Operate automation through a Git / GitHub based automation lifecycle
Use Python scripting alongside YAML / Jinja2 and integrate with external systems using REST APIs
Administer Automation Controller and Automation Hub
Implement Event-Driven Ansible capabilities
Support AI-assisted automation development including:
- Claude Code for AI-assisted code generation and refactoring
- Prompt engineering for infrastructure automation
- AI-assisted debugging and troubleshooting
- AI-assisted playbook development and optimization
- AI-assisted documentation generation
Integrate automation with:
- ServiceNow and ITSM workflows
- API-based orchestration
- CI/CD and GitOps practices

Skills and Requirements

Experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) 2.x
Proficiency in Ansible Playbook development and building Ansible Roles, Collections and Workflow Templates
Strong foundation in configuration management and configuration as code
Hands-on infrastructure automation experience
Working knowledge of a Git / GitHub based automation lifecycle
Scripting and templating skills including Python, YAML, and Jinja2
Experience with REST API integration and Automation Controller / Automation Hub administration
Background with Event-Driven Ansible
Ability to apply AI-assisted automation development workflows using Claude Code, including prompt engineering, AI-assisted debugging, playbook optimization, and documentation generation
Integration experience with ServiceNow, ITSM workflow integration, API-based orchestration, CI/CD integration, and GitOps practices

Location, Type, and Duration

Location: Chicago, IL (onsite)
Job type: contract
Duration: 12+ months
Rate: USD 60 - 80 per hourly

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