Principal Engineer - Automation

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We are seeking a Principal Automation Engineer to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of automation solutions within our global TechOps team.

This role combines deep technical expertise with product management principles - bringing an automation-first mindset, customer-centric focus, and strong ownership across the full automation lifecycle.

As a TechOps Principal Automation Engineer, you’ll be the driving force behind our automation strategy — blending deep technical expertise with product leadership and a customer-first mindset.

You’ll take ownership of complex automation challenges across global TechOps, shaping how we deliver and scale automation across infrastructure, operations, and services.

You’ll be both a visionary and a hands-on engineer — setting the standard for technical excellence, mentoring others, and turning bold ideas into reliable, impactful automation.

If you thrive at the intersection of engineering excellence, innovation, and business impact, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change on a global scale.

Your Responsibilities:


* Lead complex automation initiatives: Architect, design, and deliver scalable automation frameworks and workflows that power global infrastructure and operations.


* Be the automation authority: Serve as a subject matter expert on tools and methodologies — including Ansible, Terraform, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and scripting languages like Python and PowerShell.


* Mentor and uplift teams: Guide engineers across TechOps through reviews, workshops, and hands-on collaboration, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared learning.


* Champion an automation-first mindset: Embed automation thinking into every part of our technology landscape, from service delivery to infrastructure management.


* Ensure reliability and resilience: Establish standards for monitoring, performance, and security across all automated processes.


* Collaborate across boundaries: Partner with product, infrastructure, and operations teams to identify automation opportunities and deliver seamless, value-driven solutions.


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