Senior Automation Engineer *Remote*

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

Take a leap of certainty with Ansys.

Summary / Role Purpose

Ansys is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer - Automation to be part of a rapidly growing team that's responsible for design, build and delivery of runbook-type automation in a cloud-based environment. You will be working closely with Cloud Operations and DevOps engineers to deploy and manage automation processes and to ensure efficiency gains targets as set by the Cloud Operations Director.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Exploring and implementing new ways to automate systems and processes
• Lead and work with DevOps engineers to install, maintain and troubleshoot control systems and various automation processes
• Programming new automated components in Python, PowerShell, and Bash
• Collaborating with other business units

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or Engineering discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in an automations/DevOps Role

• Experience in reducing human interaction for defined processes
• Strong programming fundamentals; familiar with concepts such as OOP, design patterns, algorithms, etc.
• Runbook creation experience
• Experience in automation within AWS, Azure, GCP
• Fluent in Python, PowerShell, and Bash Scripting
• Source/version control (Git)
• Excellent communication, troubleshooting, and analytical skills with a proactive approach to spotting problems, areas for improvement, and performance bottlenecks

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Creative thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• A desire to continually upgrade technical knowledge

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with secure coding practices
• Experience with project management
• Experience with webhooks, REST APIs, API keys, etc
• Experience with chatbots or other automated human/machine methods
• Experience with process improvement methods (e.g. Lean Six Sigma)

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential in the knowledge that every day is an opportunity to observe, teach, inspire, and be inspired. Together as One Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement.

Our Commitments:

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

• Adaptability: Be open, welcome what's next
• Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately
• Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve
• Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team
• We demonstrate mastery
• We deliver outstanding results

OUR ONE ANSYS CULTURE HAS INCLUSION AT ITS CORE

We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.

TAKE A LEAP OF CERTAINTY IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high - met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost.

At Ansys, it's about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It's about the "what's next" as much as the "mission accomplished." And it's about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.

CREATING A PLACE WE'RE PROUD TO BE

Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: America's Most Loved Workplaces, Gold Stevie Award Winner, America's Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, U.K.).

For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.