**Job Summary** Citi Chennai is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Identity & Access Automation Engineer to join our team. This role is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of our Identity & Access Management (IAM) infrastructure through automation. The successful candidate will be instrumental in automating repetitive infrastructure tasks across the lifecycle of enterprise application services, working within a dynamic global environment. **Roles & Responsibilities** **Automation Development & Implementation:** + Design, develop, and implement automation code for repeated infrastructure tasks, focusing on IAM services. + Perform unit testing of automation scripts and solutions to ensure quality and reliability. + Manage deployment of automation solutions across different environments (development, UAT, production). + Conduct integration testing to ensure seamless operation of automated processes within the existing infrastructure. **Requirements Gathering & Planning:** + Collaborate with partner teams to gather automation requirements and identify opportunities for efficiency gains. + Work closely with the Automation Lead to plan and schedule automation changes, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business priorities. **SDLC and Version Control:** + Adhere to established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes throughout the automation development lifecycle. + Utilize version control systems effectively for managing automation code and configurations. **Collaboration & Communication:** + Work closely with global team members, fostering strong collaborative relationships and ensuring effective communication across different time zones. + Clearly articulate technical concepts and automation benefits to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. **Operational Support:** + Provide ad-hoc support during out-of-office hours and weekends as required, particularly for production changes which often occur outside standard business hours. + Participate in a rotational schedule for weekend service health checks, typically once or twice a month. **Job Requirements** **Experience:** + 8-10 years of overall Information Technology (IT) experience. + Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with automation tools such as Ansible and Jenkins. **Technical Skills:** + Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes. + Basic proficiency with UNIX/Linux terminal commands, including performing system diagnostics and restarting services. + Understanding of middleware technologies such as IHS (IBM HTTP Server) and WASND (WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment). + Proficiency in version control systems including GIT and Bitbucket. + Experience with project and task management tools such as JIRA. + Familiarity with documentation and collaboration platforms like Confluence. + Experience with Change Management processes using Service Now. + Demonstrated ability to develop, test, and deploy automation code. **Soft Skills:** + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for working with global teams and diverse stakeholders. + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. + Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team. + Proactive approach to identifying automation opportunities and driving improvements. + Adaptability and willingness to provide support during non-standard working hours when necessary. **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Technology ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Information Security ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ **Most Relevant Skills** Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ **Other Relevant Skills** For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ _Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._ _If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)_ _._ _View Citi’s_ _EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy)_ _and the_ _Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)_ _poster._ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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