**Role & seniority: ** Cloud Automation Engineer (experienced) – contract (12+ month), enterprise transformation project

**Stack/tools: ** VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Automation, VMware Aria, Ansible Automation Platform (AAP2), Ansible playbooks/roles, AWS (control plane), GitLab, WinRM/Kerberos, Shell, PowerShell, MySQL, PostgreSQL

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Design/deploy/configure VCF Automation and AAP2 for private/hybrid cloud orchestration
Define AAP2 architecture (centralized control plane on AWS, execution nodes on server administration networks)
Develop/maintain Ansible playbooks/roles/workflows for provisioning and post-deployment; automate Windows management via WinRM/Kerberos
Must-have skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with VCF Automation and AAP2
- Working knowledge of VMware Aria
- Experience with AWS
- GitLab for source/version control
- Proficiency with Shell and PowerShell
- Expertise in WinRM/Kerberos for Windows automation
- Knowledge of MySQL/PostgreSQL
- Experience with private/hybrid cloud environments
Nice-to-haves:
- Prior enterprise migration/orchestration experience
- Strong troubleshooting and automation mindset
- Good communication/collaboration in cross-functional teams
Location & work type: Paris, France — hybrid/onsite as required

Full Description

Cloud Automation Engineer (VMware | Ansible | AWS) – Paris, France (12+ Month Contract)

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Automation Engineer to join a large-scale enterprise transformation project in Paris, France. This is a 12+ month contract focused on modernizing cloud orchestration by migrating from OpenText/Micro Focus CSA & OO to a modern automation platform powered by VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Automation, VMware Aria, and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP2). Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and configure VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Automation and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP2). Define and implement the deployment architecture for AAP2, with a centralized control plane on AWS and execution nodes across server administration networks. Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and automation workflows for infrastructure provisioning and post-deployment configuration. Automate Windows server management using WinRM/Kerberos. Manage source code, playbooks, and roles using GitLab. Create and maintain automation scripts using Shell and PowerShell. Work closely with infrastructure and cloud teams to support private and hybrid cloud environments. Collaborate with architects and engineers to optimize automation and orchestration processes. Required Skills Strong experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Automation Hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP2) Experience with VMware Aria Good knowledge of AWS Experience with GitLab for version control and automation projects Expertise in WinRM/Kerberos for Windows automation Strong scripting skills in Shell and PowerShell Knowledge of MySQL and PostgreSQL Experience working in private and hybrid cloud environments Preferred Qualifications Experience with enterprise cloud migration and orchestration projects Strong troubleshooting and automation mindset Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team

📍 Location: Paris, France (Hybrid/Onsite as required)

📅 Contract: 12+ Months

💼 Employment Type: Contract

If you have a passion for cloud automation and VMware technologies and are looking to work on a high-impact enterprise transformation project, we'd love to hear from you! 📩 Interested? Send your updated resume to patrick@prolificxpert.com