Automation Engineer

NTT DATA, Inc.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer in Hyderabad to design and build automated systems that reduce human intervention and boost efficiency.

The role requires seasoned expertise in automation, programming, and CI/CD, with responsibilities spanning design, implementation, and continual improvement across projects. The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, lead automation initiatives, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to performance testing and process

Qualifications

• Seasoned proficiency in maintaining automation systems and / or applications.
• Seasoned understanding of computer programming and software development.
• Ability to troubleshoot technology and perform complex system tests.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to keep up with the latest technologies.
• A desire to continually upgrade technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders as well as external partners to identify opportunities to solve problems through technological advancements.
• Works on custom automation solutions to support the business area / team.
• Implements automated system and / or application improvements with measurable results in revenue, and / or quality.
• Programs, configures, and integrates new technology into an existing system and / or application.
• Provides technical direction and support/training to more junior engineers.
• Assists in planning, organizing, monitoring, and oversight of all phases of test automation.
• Prepares reports summarizing information or trends related to automation.
• Develops and documents process for internal automation and development projects.
• Actively supports/solves intensified issues from both internal and external clients.
• Actively participates in design and code reviews from functional teams.
• Actively works with internal or external clients to optimize the automation performance to deliver contracted KPIs.
• Assists in scheduling and defining resource needs for testing.
• Leads the auditing of all current lab processes to identify opportunities for further automation.
• Develops and executes performance test scripts specific to business requirements.
• Takes lead in developing resilient continuous integration and delivery of automation pipelines.
• Performs/leads test execution for both project and support related activities.
• Explores and implements new ways to automate systems and / or applications.
• Performs any other related task as required.

Skills

Automation expertise

Programming

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Learning latest tech

CI/CD understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or similar field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Automation Engineer is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for researching, developing, designing, and building automated systems and/or applications that are implemented to perform a variety of tasks reducing the need for human intervention in order to maximize efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders as well as external partners to identify opportunities to solve problems through technological advancements.
• Works on custom automation solutions to support the business area / team.
• Implements automated system and / or application improvements with measurable results in revenue, and / or quality.
• Programs, configures, and integrates new technology into an existing system and / or application.
• Provides technical direction and support/training to more junior engineers.
• Assists in planning, organizing, monitoring, and oversight of all phases of test automation.
• Prepares reports summarizing information or trends related to automation.
• Develops and documents process for internal automation and development projects.
• Actively supports/solves intensified issues from both internal and external clients.
• Actively participates in design and code reviews from functional teams.
• Actively works with internal or external clients to optimize the automation performance to deliver contracted KPIs.
• Assists in scheduling and defining resource needs for testing.
• Leads the auditing of all current lab processes to identify opportunities for further automation.
• Develops and executes performance test scripts specific to business requirements.
• Takes lead in developing resilient continuous integration and delivery of automation pipelines.
• Performs/leads test execution for both project and support related activities.
• Explores and implements new ways to automate systems and / or applications.
• Performs any other related task as required.

To thrive in this role, you need to have

• Seasoned proficiency in maintaining automation systems and / or applications.
• Seasoned understanding of computer programming and software development.
• Ability to troubleshoot technology and perform complex system tests.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to keep up with the latest technologies.
• A desire to continually upgrade technical knowledge.

Academic qualifications and certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or similar field.
• Programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java, or C# preferred.

Required experience

• Seasoned experience with robotics, AI and machine learning.
• Seasoned project management experience.
• Seasoned knowledge of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) concepts and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
• Seasoned understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies.

Workplace type

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.

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