Consultant (Automation)

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

Job summary

CDW UK is looking for an Automation Engineer in Hyderabad to design and implement automation solutions for enhancing infrastructure scalability and deployment efficiency. The role involves developing CI/CD workflows, automating operations tasks, and collaborating closely with DevOps teams. Ideal candidates will have scripting skills in Python, Bash or PowerShell, and hands-on experience with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes. The environment is fast-paced and requires strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable automation solutions for infrastructure provisioning.
• 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.

Skills

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)

Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Knowledge of system and network administration

Tools

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Terraform

Ansible

Dynatrace

Prometheus

OpenTelemetry

Docker

Job description

Automation Engineer – Managed Services

As part of our Managed Services organization, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing automation solutions that enhance infrastructure scalability, deployment efficiency, and operational reliability. You’ll focus on building automated workflows, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD pipelines that power and modernize the delivery of our Managed Services platforms.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards 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.