Senior Technology Automation Engineer(| Azure DevOps | Azure Cloud | Terraform | C#/Python | API)
Senior Technology Automation Engineer, Assurant-GCC, India
The Senior Technology Automation Engineer role exists to provide software development and system configuration expertise for all things related to automated service fulfillment, remediation, and reporting automation across a variety of technology products and platforms in use at Assurant. The Senior Technology Automation Engineer works with other engineers across a variety of disciplines to implement and support solutions that reduce and eliminate manual work needed to provide IT services and support.
The Senior Technology Automation Engineer is accountable for implementing the automation product and component specifications called for in an automation technology design. Additionally, the Senior Technology Automation Engineer must participate in automation design reviews and assist with scoping and estimating implementation efforts.
This position will be based in Hyderabad/Bangalore at our India location.
Working Hours: 3:30 PM IST to 12:30 AM IST
What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?
- Implementing and maintaining automation product and component solutions through software development, system configuration, and peer code reviews (75%)
- Stewarding the software and automation COE through automation product design review to ensure alignment to implementation intentions, reuse of existing components, and assessment of levels of effort (15%)
- Providing support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for issues affecting automation that is currently in production (10%)
What are the requirements needed for this position?
Education
- A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or another equivalent applicable STEM field.
Professional Experience
- 8+ total years of professional working experience as an Automation, Cloud, DevOps, Software, or Systems engineer. This requirement can be met by combinations of experience in the specified IT engineering disciplines. The experience must encompass usage of the technologies listed in the Technology Skills requirement.
- Strong software development and engineering background
- GitHub and modern development practices
- Kubernetes platform experience
- Azure cloud infrastructure
- Designing, building, and supporting solutions deployed in Azure
Technology Skills
- ADO YAML pipelines and/or GitHub Actions pipelines with GitHub Workflows for both CI and CD.
- API Management technology such as Azure APIM or MuleSoft CloudHub for managing, publishing, and securing API endpoints.
- Azure cloud application and infrastructure hosting technologies such as App Services, Cosmos DB, Data Factory, Function Apps, Key Vaults, and SQL DB.
- C#. and/or Python based software development of backend APIs and console applications.
- CI pipeline development for linting, unit testing, static security scanning (SAST), and building code artifacts.
- CD pipeline development for integration testing, dynamic security scanning (DAST), code artifact promotion, environment releases, and infrastructure as code (IaC) deployment.
- Centralized identity management using Active Directory and EntraID users and groups.
- Federated identity management and provisioning using OpenID Connect (OIDC)
- Git based source code control using GitFlow, GitHub Flow, and/or GitOps branching strategies.
- REST and SOAP API creation, consumption, and maintenance
- PowerBI data dashboarding, reporting, and visualization
- PowerShell and bash shell scripting and software development
- SQL Server RDBMS skills for both DDL and DML.
- ServiceNow Flow and Workflow developer experience.
What other the Preferred Experience, Skills, and Knowledge required?
Education
- A master’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or another equivalent applicable STEM field.
Professional Experience
- Prior experience participating in a software COE
Technology Skills
- Configuration management using Ansible and Ansible Tower
- Distributed identity management using SailPoint for managing Active Directory and EntraID users and groups.
- Federated identity management using Okta as an OIDC provider
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and TFC via CD pipeline
Certifications
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) and/or Certified Application Developer (CAD) certifications
- Azure AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
Helping People Thrive in a Connected World
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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.
Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
AI and Biometric Usage
Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process. Since we would like to know the real you, we require that all of our virtual interviews be conducted on video.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or equivalent STEM field
- 8+ years professional experience as an Automation, Cloud, DevOps, Software, or Systems engineer
- Experience with ADO YAML pipelines and/or GitHub Actions/GitHub Workflows for CI/CD
- Experience with API management technologies (Azure APIM or MuleSoft CloudHub)
- Experience with Azure cloud services (App Services, Cosmos DB, Data Factory, Function Apps, Key Vault, SQL DB)
- C# and/or Python based backend/API or console application development
- CI pipeline development for linting, unit testing, and static security scanning (SAST)
- CD pipeline development for integration testing, dynamic security scanning (DAST), artifact promotion, environment releases, and IaC deployment
- PowerShell and Bash scripting experience
- Git-based source control experience (GitFlow, GitHub Flow, GitOps branching strategies)
- REST and SOAP API creation, consumption, and maintenance experience
- SQL Server RDBMS skills (DDL and DML)
- ServiceNow Flow and Workflow developer experience
- Centralized identity management experience with Active Directory and EntraID
- Federated identity management experience using OpenID Connect (OIDC)
- Power BI data dashboarding, reporting, and visualization experience
- Experience implementing automation product/component solutions and participating in design reviews
- Configuration management using Ansible and Ansible Tower
- Distributed identity management using SailPoint
- Federated identity management using Okta
- Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Terraform Cloud (TFC) via CD pipeline
- Master's degree in computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or equivalent STEM field
- Prior experience participating in a software Center of Excellence (COE)
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) and/or Certified Application Developer (CAD)
- Azure AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) certification
Assurant Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Assurant and has not been reviewed or approved by Assurant.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple medical plan options, dental and vision, and added supports like mental health and wellness programs. Eligibility extending to part-time employees working 20+ hours/week and day-one access to medical coverage strengthens perceived protection.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout, featuring a 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of base salary. Additional financial programs such as an employee stock purchase plan with a discount add to the overall long-term value.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused benefits are broad, including paid parental leave, adoption/surrogacy assistance, fertility support, and backup care offerings. These provisions indicate material support for different family-building paths and caregiving needs.
Assurant Insights
What We Do
We work with the world’s top brands to make smart devices simpler. Vehicles last longer. Homes more secure. Problems easier to solve. And we volunteer in communities all over the globe to help the world become a greener, better place. We come from a variety of countries, cultures, and backgrounds. But we’re united by our enduring values of common sense, common decency, uncommon thinking, and uncommon results. So connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. We protect and secure: 62 million mobile devices 54 million motor vehicles 102 million household valuables, appliances, and electronics 31 million mortgages 55 million travelers and credit card holders And that's just the beginning.
