Overview
Automation Engineer – HCLTech Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Red Hat Certified Engineer, Terraform Associate) are a plus.
- Proven experience in IT automation roles.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, Bash, or others.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Knowledge of configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
- Understanding of CI / CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
- Strong understanding of Linux and / or Windows operating systems.
- Basic networking knowledge (TCP / IP, DNS, etc.).
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop automated workflows for tasks such as server provisioning, software deployment, configuration management, and system monitoring.Write scripts and code using languages like Python, PowerShell, Bash, or others, depending on the environment.Create and maintain automation frameworks and tools.Implement and manage IaC using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.Ensure consistency and repeatability in infrastructure deployments.Utilize configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet to automate system configurations and updates.Maintain desired state configurations and ensure compliance.Design and implement CI / CD pipelines to automate software builds, testing, and deployments.Integrate automation tools with CI / CD platforms like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.Develop automated monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve issues.Utilize monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Nagios.Troubleshoot automation failures and optimize automation scripts and processes.Identify and resolve bottlenecks in IT workflows.Document automation processes, scripts, and configurations.Collaborate with other IT teams, developers, and stakeholders.Keep up to date with new automation technologies.#J-18808-Ljbffr