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Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams. We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Automation Developer with deep expertise in automating operational processes and infrastructure products across cloud, network, virtualization, and storage environments. This role is ideal for a self-driven professional passionate about leveraging AI-driven tools and intelligent automation to transform enterprise operations.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience in Python, Ansible, RESTful APIs, and infrastructure automation, along with a strategic understanding of cloud platforms, networking, and storage technologies. Experience with AI-based automation platforms and tools is highly valued.

This position offers the opportunity to lead automation initiatives, mentor others, and serve as a key technical escalation point in a collaborative, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Operational Automation

• Design and implement automation for infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management across cloud, network, and storage platforms.

• Develop reusable automation modules using Python, Ansible, and AI-powered orchestration tools to streamline operational workflows.

• Drive adoption of infrastructure-as-code and intelligent automation to improve consistency, scalability, and compliance.

• Identify and eliminate manual processes through predictive and adaptive automation strategies.

AI-Driven Automation

• Integrate AI tools and platforms to enhance automation capabilities, including anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and intelligent decision-making.

• Collaborate with data science and platform teams to embed machine learning models into automation pipelines.

• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and tools for applicability in infrastructure and operational automation.

Cloud, Network & Storage Product Automation

• Automate deployment, monitoring, and optimization of cloud-native and hybrid environments.

• Enable self-service capabilities through automation of network and storage provisioning and management.

• Ensure automation solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a technical mentor and guide for automation engineers and developers.

• Partner with architects and product owners to design automation strategies aligned with business goals.

• Introduce new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance automation capabilities and team productivity.

Governance, Compliance & Data Management

• Establish automation standards for configuration management, audit readiness, and policy enforcement.

• Support automated data flow across systems, ensuring integrity, traceability, and compliance.

• Contribute to disaster recovery planning through automated backup and failover processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering or infrastructure development.

• Advanced proficiency in:

• Python and Ansible

• REST API design and integration

• Infrastructure automation and orchestration

• Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Networking and storage automation
  

Proficiency in these tools are a differential:

• Nutanix

• ServiceNow

• VMWare Suite (NSX, VCenter, VCF)

• Zabbix, VRX, Ansible, Netbox
  

• Experience with AI tools and platforms for automation (e.g., AIOps, ML-based orchestration, intelligent monitoring).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures.

• Fluent in English; other languages (Portuguese and Spanish) are a plus.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.