IT Automation Engineer Junior

Blackfluo.ai; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Junior IT Automation Engineer to support automation initiatives fully remote. This role involves developing automation scripts using tools like Ansible and programming languages such as Python and C#. Successful candidates will understand APIs and IT administration across various domains while contributing actively to the automation platform and solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Ansible and other IT automation tools.
• Programming in Python, C#, and relevant languages.
• Knowledge of IT administration in various areas.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements for automation tasks and document them.
• Develop and configure automation scripts using Ansible.
• Support the Automation platform and related tools.

Skills

Ansible

Automation

Scripting

APIs

Python

C#

CI/CD

Job description

About the job IT Automation Engineer Junior

Job Description:

• Location: Fully remote, Central Europe Time Zone
• Languages: English is mandatory

The IT Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting automation initiatives using Ansible and otherIT 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 understandAPIs and data formats such as JSON and/or YAML. The role requires a good understanding of ITadministration 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 onexperience and expertise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proficiency with Ansible and other IT automation tools.
• 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