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coding standards, repository structure, and implementation best practices.\nStrong hands-on experience with AWX / Ansible.\nDevelop reusable Ansible roles, playbooks, and automation workflows.\nUse AWX to automate:Server configuration\nPatching\nApplication deployment\nInfrastructure operations\nRepetitive BAU activities\n\nIdentify manual operational activities and convert them into automated workflows.\nDesign and maintain ArgoCD-based deployments.\nImplement and support GitOps practices for Kubernetes and application deployments.\nDefine GitOps repository structures and deployment standards.\nManage and troubleshoot ArgoCD:Applications\nSync issues\nConfiguration drift\nDeployment failures\nEnvironment promotion\nRollback activities\n\nDesign and maintain Kubernetes workloads running on Amazon EKS.\nDevelop and maintain reusable Helm Charts.\nDefine standards for Helm values, templates, and environment-specific configurations.\nDesign and improve CI/CD deployment processes.\nSupport and improve Jenkins and other CI/CD automation.\nDefine deployment strategies and operational standards.\nLead automation initiatives across Cloud and DevOps platforms.\nDevelop automation using:Terraform\nAnsible / AWX\nBash\nPython\nCI/CD pipelines\n\nDefine and enforce technical standards for:Infrastructure as Code\nTerraform\nGitOps\nKubernetes\nHelm\nCI/CD\nAutomation\nCloud operations\nPatching\nDeployment processes\n\nEstablish reusable templates, modules, pipelines, and automation frameworks.\nPerform technical reviews for changes implemented by L1 and L2 engineers.\nLead complex production incidents and perform Root Cause Analysis.\nIdentify recurring issues and implement permanent automated solutions.\nImprove monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational reliability.\nParticipate in architecture and technical design discussions.\nLead production deployments, infrastructure upgrades, patching, and maintenance activities.\nMentor and provide technical guidance to L1 and L2 engineers.\nCreate and maintain:SOPs\nRunbooks\nTechnical standards\nArchitecture documentation\nDR documentation\nOperational procedures\n\nCore Technical Skills\nStrong hands-on expertise in:\nAWS\nAmazon EKS\nKubernetes\nTerraform\nTerragrunt\nAWX\nAnsible\nArgoCD\nGitOps\nHelm\nDocker\nJenkins\nCI/CD\nGit\nLinux\nWindows\nBash / Python\nSSL/TLS\nInfrastructure Automation\nDisaster Recovery\nMonitoring & Logging\nProduction Troubleshooting\nRoot Cause Analysis\nL3 Expectations\nAn L3 Engineer should be capable of:\nLeading technical activities independently\nOwning complex Cloud and DevOps changes\nDesigning and implementing automation\nLeading Disaster Recovery activities\nImplementing GitOps using ArgoCD\nBuilding automation using AWX/Ansible\nDeveloping and reviewing Terraform code\nDefining technical standards and best practices\nDriving operational improvements\nMentoring L1/L2 engineers\nHandling complex production incidents and RCA\nThe L3 engineer should move beyond routine operational support and focus on engineering, automation, standardization, reliability, and technical leadership.\n\nAbout Rackspace Technology\nRackspace Technology is the trusted operator of the full enterprise AI stack, from governed private cloud to AI inference and agents in production. From edge to core to cloud, we operate the infrastructure, data layer, and software integration to deliver business outcomes with the predictable cost, reliability, security, and compliance that regulated and mission-critical environments demand. We support customers in more than 120 countries with AI capabilities spanning private cloud, public cloud, applications, data and cyber resilience.\nMore on Rackspace Technology\nThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. 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