Senior Automation Developer, Equinix
Digital infrastructure company
Open for applications
Digital infrastructure company
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide finance, manufacturing, transport, government, and healthcare organizations a cloud-first world.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a Senior Software & Automation Developer with deep experience in backend development and a strong DevOps mindset to join our high-performing global team
- This role is ideal for a self-driven professional with proven technical leadership, passionate about building scalable systems and driving automation across complex environments
- The successful candidate will bring hands-on expertise in Python, Node.js, RESTful APIs, Django, and Ansible, along with a strong grasp of CI/CD practices and infrastructure as code
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in backend software development and DevOps in enterprise environments
- Advanced proficiency in:
- Python and Node.js
- Django or similar backend frameworks
- Ansible and automation tools
- REST API design and integration
- Hands-on experience with Git, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and ownership-driven mindset
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures
- Fluent in English; other languages are a plus
What the job involves
- This position offers the opportunity to contribute strategically, mentor others, and act as a key technical escalation point in a collaborative, multicultural environment
- DevOps & Automation Engineering
- Architect and implement end-to-end automation using Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps tooling
- Align automation practices with enterprise standards to support global scalability and maintainability
- Drive infrastructure improvements, observability, and system resilience across environments
- Proactively identify areas for automation, improvement, and performance optimization. Backend Development & System Integration
- Develop and maintain clean, scalable backend solutions using Python, Node.js, and Django
- Build and integrate robust RESTful APIs with internal systems and third-party services
- Lead peer reviews, optimize performance, and enforce coding best practices
- Contribute to full-cycle development: from design to deployment and post-release support. Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership
- Partner with architects and product owners to design enterprise-grade solutions
- Serve as a technical mentor and coach for junior and mid-level developers
- Evaluate and introduce new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that enhance the team’s productivity and technical capabilities
- Stay current with industry trends and ensure adoption of relevant innovations. Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Alignment
- Engage with business stakeholders to understand needs, translate them into technical designs, and deliver impactful solutions
- Ensure technical decisions align with product roadmaps and business strategy
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, balancing technical depth and business understanding. Configuration, Data Management & Governance
- Establish configuration and deployment standards, ensuring compliance and audit readiness
- Contribute to data architecture planning and enable seamless data flow across systems
- Support infrastructure automation, monitoring, and recovery processes. Agile Practices & Delivery Excellence
- Promote agile development, continuous delivery, and DevOps culture
- Lead sprint planning, retrospectives, and process improvements
- Ensure consistent and transparent communication around technical progress, risks, and timelines
Our take
Equinix is a veteran player in the digital infrastructure market, connecting industry-leading organizations in finance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, government, healthcare, and education.
The company provides a range of services within the categories of digital, support, data center, and interconnection, with capabilities including, for example, simplifying hybrid cloud deployments or securing on-site deployments. It has an extensive range of partners, granting its clients access to a vast range of industry-leading technologies atop its own offerings.
With a wide global presence, Equinix has secured a path to continued success by its ability to keep abreast of developments in the space. The company is comfortably positioned to remain a robust and leading player across multiple growth avenues and can be expected to make more smart developments and partnerships in the future.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Equinix employees receive excellent health care and counseling plans that vary by country to ensure the well-being of you and your family. We offer paid vacations and holidays and encourage community involvement year-round via volunteer opportunities
- Spending time with your loved ones and taking care of your family are important. Equinix provides a range of country-specific programs that ensure you have the resources needed to thrive and manage your family’s needs
- Equinix offers different programs to help you build your financial security, make charitable donations and seek additional education. In many countries we also offer a flexible employee stock purchase plan
Company HQ
Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
Leadership
Charles Meyers
(President & CEO (Not Founder))Former Senior Associate at Booz Allen & Hamilton, President and COO at BellSouth.net, and VP of Business and Corp Development at Internet Security Systems. Before becoming CEO of Equinix, they were a Senior Technology Executive and Fitness Entrepreneur at Life Restorations LLC and Group President of Messaging and Mobile Media at VeriSign.
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