Devops Automation Specialist- Python

We are 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. Synechrons 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 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. Our Challenge: As an IT Security Automation Specialist, you will be responsible for automation and streamlining of multiple vSphere/NSX-T/vRealize Suite development operations and processes. Location: Charlotte, NC/ Kennesaw GA/ Chicago, IL Salary: $110K - $120K The Role: Responsibilities Help create a best-in-class software development environment that can be replicated across the organization. Work collaboratively as a part of the Software Engineering team to enable the development, configuration, and operation of key systems and applications. Streamline our development operations and processes, standardize environments, as well as build and maintain tools for development, automated testing, regression, deployment, monitoring and operations. Will be responsible for automation and streamlining of multiple vSphere/NSX-T/vRealize Suite development operations and processes. Build and maintain automated tools for deployment, monitoring and day to day vSphere, NSX-T, vRealize Suite operations. Create and present design and development progress to peers and stakeholders as part of end of sprint ceremonies Requirements You are: Candidates must have 5+ years of enterprise scale programming in Python, ideally working with vSphere, vRealize Suite, NSX-T platform APIs at scale. 5+ years of experience of software development in building enterprise-level software. Strong programming skills in Python. Expertise in Ansible, including experience with its architecture and writing custom modules. Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using Python and Ansible. Participate in agile software development processes and contribute to project planning and estimation. Familiarity with project management tool such as JIRA. Work with development team to integrate automation solution into a workflow. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Continuously improve the automation process and tools to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability. Understand of software development life cycle and participate in SDLC process and contribute to the design, development, and testing phases. Write unit tests and perform system integration testing to ensure the quality and reliability of automation solution. Experience with CI/CD tool such as Jenkins, including writing deployment scripts to support customized builds and deployment environments. Hands-on experience with Git and version control practices. Good written and verbal communication skills, ability to write documentation for end user and present designs to peers and user stakeholders. Experience with customizing vSphere, vRealize Suite, NSX-T deployment automation and configuration automation to specifications Production experience using vSphere APIs, vRealize Suite APIs, NSX-T APIs Production experience with vSphere, vRealize Suite, and NSX-T products Understanding of ITIL processes is a plus A solid understanding network management principles is a plus

We can offer you: A highly competitive compensation and benefits package A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad Laptop and a mobile phone 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays) Maternity & Paternity leave plans A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region) Retirement savings plans A higher education certification policy Commuter benefits (varies by region) Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development. 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 worlds leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms A flat and approachable organization A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture S?YNECHRONS 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 applicants gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.