Sr. Systems Programming Analyst - Automation- IaC

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Sr. Systems Programming Analyst (Automation- IaC)
 

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About UPS:

Moving our world forward by delivering what matters! UPS is a company with a proud past and an even brighter future. Our values define us. Our culture differentiates us. Our strategy drives us. At UPS we are customer first, people led, and innovation driven. UPS’s India based Technology Development Centers will bring UPS one step closer to creating a global technology workforce that will help accelerate our digital journey and help us engineer technology solutions that drastically improve our competitive advantage in the field of Logistics.
 

‘Future You’ grows as a visible and valued Technology professional with UPS, driving us towards an exciting tomorrow. As a global Technology organization, we can put serious resources behind your development.  If you are solutions orientated, UPS Technology is the place for you. ‘Future You’ delivers ground-breaking solutions to some of the biggest logistics challenges around the globe. You’ll take technology to unimaginable places and really make a difference for UPS and our customers.
 

Job Summary
This position is responsible for the evaluation, design, operational maintenance, protection, and support of various automation initiatives ( IaC) within the WAMS ( Web Applications and Messaging Systems ) department.  This position utilizes supplied specifications and standardized tools for work assignments of moderate risk, impact, complexity, and scope. An Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer is responsible for automating the management and provisioning of computing infrastructure using code. This role is crucial for ensuring consistency, efficiency, and scalability in IT operations.
Responsibilities:

• Design and Develop Automation Scripts: Create scripts and templates to automate the creation, management, and updating of IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with software development and IT operations teams to align infrastructure with business goals.
• Implement CI/CD Pipelines: Configure and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure reliable and quick code deployment.
• Monitor and Troubleshoot: Continuously monitor system performance, identify issues, and implement improvements to enhance stability and security.
• Version Control: Manage version control systems (e.g., Git) to ensure infrastructure configurations are reproducible and scalable.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Maintain proper documentation and share knowledge with team members to promote best practices.
• Stay Updated: Keep up to date with the latest trends and technologies in the DevOps and IaC industry.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in software development, system administration, or other IT roles.
• Bachelor’s Degree or International equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field - Preferred

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible.

• Good working knowledge of Git repository, ADO (Azure DevOps)
• Good working knowledge of Digital certificates and automation
• Knowledge of cloud services and automation tools.
• Development Tools/Languages: Familiarity with tools like Java, and shell scripting.
• Operating Systems: RedHat Linux

 Soft Skills:

• Communication: Ability to articulate complex technical scenarios in a straightforward manner to stakeholders at various levels.
• Critical Thinking: Evaluation of design decisions, trade-offs, and potential future challenges.
• Attention to Detail: Especially crucial for analyzing system design documentation, error messages, and complex message flows.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with architects, developers, system administrators, and other roles involved in system administration and implementation.

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