Automation Engineer-3

CDW UK; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT service provider in India is looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to design and implement automation solutions. Ideal candidates should have proficiency in CI/CD workflows, scripting, and IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration and innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior level experience in Automation Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with building and maintaining CI/CD workflows.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation for infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable automation solutions.
• Develop CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions or GitLab CI.
• Collaborate with SREs and DevOps to streamline software delivery.

Skills

Scripting and automation languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Container orchestration (Kubernetes)

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Linux-based systems

DevOps principles

Observability and alerting

Configuration management

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

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Job Title

Automation Engineer – Managed Services

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable automation solutions for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment pipelines.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows using tools like GitHub Actions and/or GitLab CI.
• Automate day‑to‑day operations tasks to increase system reliability and reduce manual toil across environments.
• Collaborate with SREs, DevOps, and platform engineers to streamline software delivery and operational workflows.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes manifests or Helm charts.
• Build monitoring and alerting automation to support observability goals using Dynatrace, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, and similar tools.
• Standardize and version infrastructure through GitOps methodologies and declarative configuration.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automated workflows and deployment pipelines to improve speed, reliability, and recoverability.
• Ensure automation practices align with security standards, including access control, secrets management, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, peer reviews, and sprint planning to continuously refine automation strategy and execution.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Infrastructure Automation & CI/CD Expertise

• Proficiency in scripting and automation languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Strong experience with IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Hands‑on experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and containerization (Docker).
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including automation of cloud services.
• Knowledge of system and network administration, including Linux‑based environments.

DevOps & Observability

• Understanding of DevOps principles and GitOps practices.
• Experience integrating observability and alerting into automated workflows.
• Familiarity with configuration management, infrastructure testing, and system hardening.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving skills and analytical mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams in fast‑paced environments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ownership mentality and passion for process improvement and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes Operators and custom controllers.
• Exposure to serverless frameworks and event‑driven architectures.
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, or DevOps practices.
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools is a huge plus.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.