Automation Specialist (Python + Ansible + Power BI) - IT
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Job Description
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Automation Specialist- IT located in Chennai location.
Automation Specialist is responsible for creation, delivery, documentation, and maintenance of automation processes for Storage and Backup Support team. This role also requires providing operational support for database technologies, part of Global Data Platforms Organization and familiar with large and highly available platforms.
Reports to the Director, and the role involves,
What a typical day looks like:
- Build and maintain centralized automation repository for Storage and Backup Team.
- Build a watchdog process for monitoring automations
- Must ensure accuracy and completeness of data in master files and various support tools
- Responsible for automating repetitive support activities, based on standard operation procedures
- Maintains security and integrity controls
- Follow automation COE rules and procedures
- Responsible for automation scripts maintenance, controls through ITIL, SNC, Change Management
- Complies with Flex best practices and policies
- Validate the performance of a new object and release to production environment
- Well organized, hard worker with strong documentation skills
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- Bachelor's degree in any technical field of study (preferred to computer science, automation, informatics, electronics, telecommunications)
- 6-8 years of working experience on Jenkins, Ansible, scripts (PowerShell, Python, VBScript), Power BI and GIT repository.
- Understands and implements best practices for SDLC Management
- Experience with Storage and Backup operations
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Understands the requirements / specifications clearly and deliver solutions along with end-to-end process documentation
- Working Experience in DevOps
- Good to have MS SQL Server Database, T-SQL queries, functions, stored procedures and packages for integration with various automations
- Azure experience is a plus
- Flexible shifts (11am-8pm /2pm-11pm).
- Health Insurance
- PTO
Job Category
IT
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- FSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
- Company Outings
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Woman founded/led
- Unconscious Bias Training