Title: Senior Automation Engineer
About Medline:
About Medline India:
Medline India was setup in 2010 in Pune, primarily as an offshore Development centre and to augment resources for Medline Industries LP headquartered in Chicago, USA. We are a 1500+ strong and growing team of technology, finance & and business support professionals who support our businesses worldwide towards a mission to make healthcare run better. We are an organization with a conducive work environment, ample opportunities to learn, contribute and grow with a highly empowered & engaged team. We encourage our people to share their best ideas and create new opportunities for our customers and ourselves to work together to solve today’s toughest healthcare challenges.
About Medline Industries, LP:
Established in 1966, Medline Industries LP is a renowned global healthcare organization boasting 56 years of consecutive sales growth, exceeding $21 billion in annual sales. With a workforce of over 36,000 professionals spread across the globe, we operate in more than 125 countries and territories. As the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies in the United States, Medline is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive products, education, and support across the continuum of care.At present, Medline Industries, LP holds the esteemed position as the #1 market leader, delivering an extensive portfolio of over 550,000 medical products and clinical solutions. Our clientele includes hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centres, physician offices, home care agencies, providers, and retailers.We're proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers and Best Employers for Women. Additionally, the Chicago Tribune has consistently named us a Top Workplace for the past 12 years.Here is a great opportunity to join a great company! Medline Industries has enjoyed DOUBLE DIGIT GROWTH for 56 of the past 57 years!We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior IT Automation Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and implement automation solutions that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and performance of our IT infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, software development, and network engineering, to drive the adoption of automation across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Automation Development: Design, build, and implement automation workflows and scripts using tools such as Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Puppet, or other scripting languages and automation platforms.
- Infrastructure Management (IaC): Automate the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of IT systems and infrastructure (servers, storage, network devices, etc.) to ensure high availability and scalability. (Terraform,ARM ,Bicep )
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation within IT operations, network, and cloud services, focusing on reducing manual tasks and streamlining IT processes.
- Configuration Management: Implement configuration management solutions to manage IT environments, including cloud and on-premises servers.
- Monitoring and Alerts: Develop automated monitoring, alerting, and self-healing mechanisms to ensure the optimal performance and reliability of systems.
- Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, software engineering, and IT operations teams to identify and automate repetitive tasks and ensure seamless integration of automation solutions.
- Scripting: Write and maintain scripts for various automation tasks, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and adhere to coding standards.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for automation processes, configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
- Security Compliance: Implement automation in alignment with security and compliance requirements, ensuring that all automated processes meet the necessary standards and policies.
- Troubleshooting: Assist in diagnosing and resolving system performance issues, particularly those related to automated processes.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience:
- 5-10 years of experience in IT automation, scripting, or infrastructure management.
- Hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Jenkins, etc.)
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, virtualization, storage, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Good understanding of Azure policies and RBAC
- Handson experience with Terraform and other IaC tools
- Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLabs).
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, ELK stack).
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation, or Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert are a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with ITIL practices and Agile methodologies.
- Experience in cloud infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE
: 2-3 days a week in an office in Pune, (Typically Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and/or when needed.This role is a great opportunity to grow your expertise in automation while contributing to the quality of Medline Industries LP’s software solution.
More About Medline:
Medline is the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare supplies in the United States, providing more than 550,000 products that serve the entire continuum of care. Our innovative products and programs can be found in most hospitals, extended-care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices, home care dealers, home health agencies and retail outlets.Founded in 1910, Medline has grown from a small manufacturer of aprons, surgical gowns and uniforms to a thriving $20 billion global enterprise because of our dedicated people, entrepreneurial spirit and honest values.Again named one of the USA "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For,” and once again named to Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces, Medline has experienced fifty-plus years of consecutive annual growth, and is headquartered in Northfield, IL.
