CGI Malaysia is seeking an IT Automation Engineer to design, build and operate automation solutions that reduce manual effort, improve reliability and accelerate delivery across a client's IT environment. You will develop scripts and workflows, integrate systems via APIs, apply security best practices, and ensure automation is monitored, maintainable and scalable.
Your future duties and responsibilities:Key Responsibilities
1) Automation Design & Delivery
. Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions to eliminate manual and repetitive tasks.
. Develop scripts using PowerShell, Python, Bash, and JavaScript.
. Implement automation and orchestration solutions using RPA platforms or similar tools.
2) Integrations & Operations
. Integrate systems and applications via APIs; implement robust input validation and error handling.
. Monitor, log, and manage automated workflows with proper alerting, rollback and recovery mechanisms.
. Optimize performance and ensure scalability of automation solutions.
3) Security, Governance & Documentation
. Apply security best practices including credential management, secrets handling, and least-privilege access.
. Maintain automation documentation, runbooks, and lifecycle management (testing, versioning, approvals, releases).
. Work with infrastructure, application and security teams to prioritize automation backlogs and improve operational maturity.
4) Engineering Practices
. Use Git for version control; follow code review, branching and release practices.
. Contribute to CI/CD patterns for automation assets where applicable (pipelines, package management, artifact promotion).
. Strong scripting and programming skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, JavaScript).
. Experience with automation and orchestration tools (RPA preferred).
. Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
. Experience with virtualization, containers, and cloud platforms.
. Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and logging systems.
. Understanding of security fundamentals.
. Experience using Git for version control.
. 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience in automation / platform / operations engineering (or equivalent).
Strong Advantage
. Experience with configuration management and IaC tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and scheduling/orchestration platforms.
. Experience with Microsoft Graph API / RESTful integrations and working with ITSM processes (incidents, changes).
. Exposure to RPA governance, bot lifecycle management, and automation ROI measurement.
Travel & Work Style
. Based primarily in Kuala Lumpur with on-site presence as required by the client and project needs.
. May require occasional after-hours / weekend support for planned changes, maintenance windows, or critical incidents.
. Comfortable working with global stakeholders across time zones and cultures.
Success Profile at CGI
. Client-first, outcome-oriented mindset with strong ownership and follow-through.
. Structured problem-solving and clear communication—able to translate technical complexity into actionable plans.
. Quality and reliability focus—disciplined with testing, documentation, and operational readiness.
. Collaborative working style across infrastructure, security, application and business stakeholders.
. Continuous improvement mindset—automates where possible and seeks pragmatic, scalable solutions.
Alignment with CGI's values, ethics and entrepreneuri
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Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
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