Senior Automation Architect - Ansible & Python (DevOps Lead)

We need a senior, hands-on Ansible + Python automation expert to define automation standards, build scalable solutions, and act as the final technical authority for code quality and design. This is not just a developer role — it combines technical leadership, governance & standards ownership, and hands-on development.We are looking for someone who has:Led or owned automation standards / frameworksStrong Ansible + Python development experienceExperience reviewing/approving code or designHands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar)We will not consider profiles with:Only scripting experience (no architectural/guidance role)No experience with Ansible at scaleNo exposure to code reviews / governance / standardsPure operations profiles without development depthIdeal candidate positioning: Senior Automation Architect / Lead DevOps Engineer / Ansible Lead DeveloperInterview mode: Face-to-Face only (mandatory)Reporting: Day 1 reporting post offer, industrial sector site