Infrastructure Automation Engineer

About Synechron

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,850+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our Challenge

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining automation solutions that streamline and optimize infrastructure provisioning and management. This role involves creating and managing Ansible playbooks, scripting for automation tasks, and working across Linux and Windows environments. The engineer will work on projects aimed at eliminating manual repetitive tasks, thereby increasing efficiency and reliability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines, the engineer ensures seamless deployment and operation of infrastructure. A foundational understanding of Java and .NET applications is essential for troubleshooting and facilitating smooth integration. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are vital to drive automation initiatives and support ongoing infrastructure needs.

Additional Information

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Toronto, ON is CAD$80k -CAD$90k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
• Work on projects that eliminate manual toil and enhance automation efficiencies.
• Deploy and manage infrastructure on Linux and Windows environments.
• Write shell scripts and PowerShell scripts for automation tasks.
• Basic understanding of Java and .NET based applications to facilitate integration and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployment processes.

Requirements:

• Proven experience with Ansible playbooks.
• Hands-on experience with Linux and Windows-based deployments.
• Strong scripting skills in Shell and PowerShell.
• Understanding of Java and .NET applications.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline concepts and tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge of banking operations and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with data security and privacy protocols in banking.

We Offer:

• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

Synechron’s Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.