Software Developer | Ansible, Shell Scripting | GeakMinds | Chennai

Job Description We are looking for a passionate Software Engineer with 2-4 years of experience in Python backend development and infrastructure automation. You will be responsible for building scalable backend services and AI-powered automation solutions for next-generation datacenter infrastructure. This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge Agentic AI , backend systems, and infrastructure orchestration. Key Responsibilities Develop scalable backend applications and REST APIs using Python . Build and enhance backend services for infrastructure automation and diagnostics. Develop automation workflows for provisioning, configuration, validation, and troubleshooting. Integrate backend applications with infrastructure management tools, telemetry systems, and hardware APIs. Implement automation using Python, Ansible, and Shell scripting . Develop microservices and orchestration components for distributed infrastructure. Monitor system health, diagnostics, telemetry processing, and failure analysis. Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices. Collaborate with AI, Infrastructure, Systems Engineering, and Operations teams to deliver reliable automation solutions. Required Skills 24 years of experience in Backend Development. Strong programming skills in Python . Experience developing REST APIs , backend applications, or microservices. Hands-on experience with Ansible , Shell Scripting , or infrastructure automation. Basic understanding of distributed systems, compute, networking, and storage concepts. Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills Exposure to Agentic AI , AI agents, or LLM-based automation . Knowledge of AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen , or similar. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevOps , or Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Understanding of datacenter infrastructure, GPU clusters, or HPC environments is an added advantage. Knowledge of networking concepts such as VLANs, Routing, Switching, and Spine-Leaf Architecture .