DevOps Automation Platform Engineer

Transaction Network Services (TNS); Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Transaction Network Services (TNS) is seeking a passionate Platform Engineer to join our global Automation Development team in Chennai. You will advance our DevOps practices, mature automation infrastructure, and own CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on network automation and scalable platforms.

The role requires strong Python, AWS, Ansible/Terraform, Docker, and collaboration with security, risk, and Global Systems teams to deliver reliable releases and robust automation across environments.

Qualifications

• SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Release management and best practices.
• Software development and engineering.
• Network and software automation.
• Monitoring platforms (Netreo a plus).
• Python.
• AWS.
• Ansible / Terraform.
• Jinja / Django.
• Docker and containerization in general.

Responsibilities

• Shape our DevOps Automation and AI journey.
• Own our GitLab foundation including standards around repo creation, pipelines, and deployment; design, build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
• Standardize and coordinate unit, integration, and security testing.
• Plan, coordinate, publicize, and monitor application releases and updates.
• Maintain the health and stability of automation and orchestration applications, plugins, pipelines, and functions.
• Define and document environment and infrastructure requirements, including cloud, virtualized, and physical deployments.
• Define patterns and policies for safe use of AI-assisted automation; work with Security and Risk teams to assess posture.

Skills

SDLC

CI/CD pipelines

Release management

Software development

Network automation

Monitoring

Python

AWS

Ansible/Terraform

Jinja/Django

Docker

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or IT related field

DevOps certified (AWS or Azure)

Job description

An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence!

Overview

TNS Automation Development is looking for a passionate, motivated Platform Engineer to join our global team of Automation Developers and mature our devOps processes and automation infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience mapping, building, implementing, and maintaining platform management plans, great communication skills, and a passion for network automation. We’d prefer someone with 10-15 years in IT who adds a wide set of skills to our own.

Responsibilities

• Help us shape our DevOps Automation and AI journey;
• Own our GitLab foundation including
  • Standards around repo creation, pipelines, and deployment.
  • Design, build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
  • Standardize and coordinate unit, integration, and security testing.
  • Plan, coordinate, publicize, and monitor application releases and updates.
• Maintain the health and stability of our automation and orchestration applications, plugins, pipelines, and functions.
• Define and document environment and infrastructure requirements, in particular around cloud, virtualized, and physical deployments.
• Define and document patterns and policies for safe use and deployment of AI-assisted automation, including but not limited to infrastructure, architecture, and deployment standards.
• Work with Security and Risk teams to continuously assess our security posture.

The position will require interaction with internal teams (Global Systems, NOC, and stakeholders in the Business Units) for requirements gathering and deployment coordination.

Experience – Required

• SDLC and CI/CD pipelines
• Release management and best practices
• Software development and engineering
• Network and software automation
• Monitoring platforms (Netreo a plus)
• Python
• AWS
• Ansible / Terraform
• Jinja / Django
• Docker and containerization in general

Experience – Desired

• Nautobot / NetBox or other network management tool
• Network engineering
• Experience in international environments

Education

• BA/BS in Computer Science or IT related field (or equivalent experience)
• DevOps certified (AWS or Azure)

Qualifications

If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about!
TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.