Who is Trace3?
Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.
Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!
Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.
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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times
We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.
Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover
We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.
Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart
We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to client specific government/federal requirements.
Position Overview
We are looking for two experienced Ansible Developers for a 3-6 month contract starting as soon as possible. These resources will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions for a large-scale infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Ansible development, with prior experience working on OpenShift within a Kubernetes-based platform. While the automation being developed is not microservices-based, familiarity with such environments is a plus.
*Please note, this is a contract position through Trace3*
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules for infrastructure automation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define automation requirements and implement effective solutions.
- Optimize existing Ansible-based solutions for performance and scalability.
- Integrate Ansible with OpenShift and Kubernetes platforms for enhanced automation.
- Provide detailed documentation for Ansible scripts, workflows, and processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Ansible scripts and automation workflows.
- Develop and manage Windows-based Ansible solutions as needed.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline integration and automation initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience with Ansible development, including writing custom playbooks, roles, and modules.
- Strong understanding of OpenShift and Kubernetes platforms.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code principles and tools.
- Familiarity with Windows-based Ansible development
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- 10+ years of IT experience
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience.
Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.
Estimated Pay Range
$70—$75 USD
The Perks:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off
***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
What We Do
Trace3, a pioneer in business transformation solutions, empowers organizations to lead their market space by keeping pace with the rapid changes in IT innovations ensuring relevance to specific business initiatives required to maximize revenue generation by leveraging the latest Silicon Valley, cloud, big data and datacenter technologies maximizing organizational health. We have a unique ability to deliver optimal solutions combined with our talented team and over 10 years of documented best practices that unify people, process and technology. Over 2,000 globally recognized companies trust in Trace3 to stay relevant and innovative in today’s highly competitive market.
