Automation Engineer (REMOTE)

Role: Consultant

Client: United Nations Organization

Contract type: Freelancer / Self-Employed / B2B only

Location:  REMOTE

Duration: 12 months extensible based on performance and budget

Visa sponsorship: Not available

Oncall 24/7: One week per month (rotation is subject to the number of team members)

To apply for this position, please send your resume at office@idealstaffs.com and mention the job title that you are applying for.

The IT Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting automation initiatives using Ansible and other IT automation tools. They should have proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and/or PowerShell, programming in Python, C#, and other relevant languages for automation. They should also understand APIs and data formats such as JSON and/or YAML. The role requires a good understanding of IT administration in at least one of the following areas: network, storage, backup, OS administration, virtualization, server management, web/app administration, Kubernetes, database administration, and/or cloud administration. The role is categorized into Junior, Standard, and Senior levels based on experience and expertise.

Junior IT Automation Engineer: 

-          Gather functional and technical requirements for basic automation tasks and document them

-          Assist in the development and configuration of automation scripts using Ansible and other IT automation tools.

-          Support in building scripts in relevant scripting language required to automate tasks -      Understand and utilize APIs and data formats such as JSON and YAML for automation tasks.

-          Document automation processes and provide technical support for automation solutions.

-          Participate in testing and validation of automation scripts and tools.

-          Provide support for the Automation platform and related tools following Standard Operating Procedures

Standard IT Automation Engineer: 

-          Work with technical teams to review processes and provide solutions, so that they can be automated.

-          Lead development and configuration to automate end-to-end activities using Ansible and other IT automation tools.

-          Provide best practices and troubleshoot scripts in different scripting languages

-          Utilize and develop APIs and webhooks to integrate different systems with the automation platform. 

-          Define data structures in SQL or by using JSON and/or YAML formats -     Conduct training sessions and prepare user guides for end users.

-          Define testing and validation strategies of automated tasks and scripts and execute them

-          Provide support for the Automation platform and related tools following Standard Operating Procedures

-          Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines related to the automation

-          Support patching and upgrading activities of the automation platform

-          Write SOPs for supporting the automation platform

-          Support AI and Machine Learning initiatives related to automation

Senior IT Automation Engineer: 

-          Architect and implement complex automation solutions using the best platform(s) for the full end-to-end automation.

-          Define automation development best practices, coding standards, and governance.

-          Lead full-cycle automation implementation and upgrade projects.

-          Engage with senior stakeholders to align automation solutions with business goals.

-          Drive innovation and automation within IT environments.

-          Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and business users.

-          Optimize and extend the automation platform to streamline the support of the platform as well as ensuring it can support more automation of more complex processes

-          Lead AI and Machine Learning initiatives related to automation

Required Technical Skills: 

-          Proficiency with Ansible and other IT automation tools.

-          Strong scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell and/or JavaScript.

-          Programming experience in Python, C#, and other relevant languages for automation.

-          Understanding of APIs and data formats such as JSON and YAML.

-          Knowledge of IT administration in at least one of the following areas: network, storage, backup, OS administration, virtualization, server management, web/app administration, Kubernetes, database administration, and/or cloud administration.

-          Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for automation tasks.

-          Working with Ci/CD pipelines and understanding the concepts of DevSecOps.

-          Experience in creating and deploying containers

Required Soft Skills  

•       Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts. 

•       Communicating: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared. 

•       Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Demonstrates the ability to work constructively with people of all backgrounds and orientations. Respects differences and ensures that all can contribute. 

•       Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Uses criticism as a development opportunity. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. 

•       Producing results: Produces and delivers quality results. Is action-oriented and committed to achieving outcomes. 

•       Moving forward in a changing environment: Is open to and proposes new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change.

To apply for this position, please send your resume at office@idealstaffs.com and mention the job title that you are applying for.