Automation Engineer- Python

Position: Automation Engineer- Python

Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 8+ Years

Position Overview:

We are looking for an Automation Engineer with strong Python and infrastructure automation skills to build, integrate, and maintain scalable automation solutions across data center environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop automation and tooling using Python, Bash, and Linux.
• Integrate with APIs, NetBox/DCIM/IPAM platforms, and infrastructure systems.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Jenkins.
• Automate infrastructure using Ansible, Terraform, or similar IaC tools.
• Model and manage data center assets, networking, cabling, power, and hardware lifecycle workflows.
• Work closely with remote execution teams across multiple time zones.
• Own automation systems end-to-end, from design and implementation to deployment and support.
• Research new technologies and proactively propose scalable solutions.

Required Skills:

• Strong Python programming and automation experience.
• Hands-on NetBox or equivalent DCIM/IPAM experience, including data modelling and API integration.
• Working knowledge of Linux and Bash.
• Understanding of large-scale software/hardware systems.
• Practical knowledge of data center hardware and networking.
• Experience with CI/CD and infrastructure automation.
• Strong problem-solving, ownership, and communication skills.

Nice To Have:

• Experience with latency-sensitive infrastructure.
• Colocation or multi-site data center experience.
• Hardware lifecycle, asset management, or procurement experience.
• Experience in regulated environments, change management, audit, and disaster recovery.