SME - Jenkins,Windows PowerShell
HCL Technologies
Job Summary
Seeking highly skilled Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) Engineer to lead and execute the migration from traditional (RPM-based) Ansible Automation Platform deployments to the latest container-based Ansible Automation Platform version (AAP 2.6 containerized / 2.7+). • This role is responsible for end-to-end planning, execution, validation, and stabilization of the containerized platform while ensuring enterprise-grade security, high availability, and minimal downtime. Required Skills & Experience • 6+ years of experience with Ansible Automation Platform or AWX • Hands-on experience in migrating RPM-based AAP to containerized AAP • Strong Linux (RHEL 8/9) administration skills • Solid understanding of OpenShift, or Kubernetes and preferably in Red hat OpenShift platform. • Knowledge of PostgreSQL and container networking Preferred Skills • Good to have Red Hat Ansible or OpenShift certifications • Experience with HA container topologies • CI/CD and GitOps integration experience Key Responsibilities : AAP Migration & Modernization • Lead end-to-end migration from RPM-based AAP (2.4/2.5/2.6) to container-based AAP • Design and execute migration strategies for Automation Controller, Automation Hub, Platform Gateway, and Event-Driven Ansible (EDA) • Migrate inventories, credentials, job templates, execution environments, RBAC, workflows, and projects • Ensure alignment with Red Hat supported container deployment models Container & Infrastructure Management • Deploy containerized AAP using OpenShift • Configure Execution Environments and container registries • Integrate containerized AAP with external PostgreSQL databases • Implement persistent storage, networking, and HA configurations Backup, Validation & Risk Mitigation • Perform pre-migration backups and configuration exports • Execute functional, regression, and performance validation post-migration • Develop rollback and disaster recovery plans • Troubleshoot container, database, and platform-level issues Security & Identity Integration • Integrate LDAP, SAML, or AD authentication • Secure migration of secrets, certificates, and credentials • Apply Red Hat container security and platform hardening best practices Documentation & Knowledge Transfer • Create detailed migration runbooks and architecture documentation • Conduct knowledge transfer and handover sessions • Document lessons learned and operational best practices
Key Responsibilities
Automate Patching
Skill Requirements
Ansible
Other Requirements
Python
Why HCLTech?
At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.
Benefits
At HCLTech, we believe in empowering our employees with comprehensive benefits that support their professional growth and enhance their well-being. When you sign up for a career with us, you gain access to:
Industry-benchmarked compensation
Best-in-class healthcare benefits
Personal time off
Maternity and paternity benefits
Access to skills / higher education programs/resources
Discounts on products and services via Benefit Box
Participate in CSR programs and live life with a purpose
Opportunities to grow and advance your career
Note: The benefits listed above vary depending on the nature of your employment and the country where you work. Some benefits may be available in some countries but not in all.
