Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group

Automation Engineer

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Tralee • Ireland

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

  • Drive design, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide automation strategies using Ansible and other modern tools
  • Architect and maintain scalable automation frameworks, including Ansible Automation Platform, Ansible Collections, and custom playbooks
  • Drive DevOps adoption across teams, integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure provisioning workflows
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to ensure automation aligns with business and compliance requirements
  • Champion infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform, Cutover, and n8n
  • Oversee version control and collaboration workflows using Git
  • Provide technical insight on large-scale automation projects, ensuring delivery on time and within scope
  • Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in infrastructure automation, Terraform, or systems engineering
  • Proven experience in a VP or senior engineering role within a large multinational organization
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
  • Deep expertise in Ansible, including: Automation Platform usage, Playbook and role development, Creation and management of Ansible Collections
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong understanding of security, compliance, and access control in automated environments
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Strong programming skills, preferably in Python
  • Hands-on experience with Git and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket
  • Experience with other automation tools such as Terraform, Cutover, n8n, etc.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies
  • Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Possess a highly developed sense of personal accountability and follow-through with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple personal tasks, projects, and goals.
Benefits
  • Hybrid work model that allows working from home or the office
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
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Hard Skills & Tools
AnsibleTerraformPythonCI/CDDockerKubernetesinfrastructure automationversion controlautomation frameworksplaybook development
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationdocumentationcollaborationmentoringinnovationownershipcontinuous improvementpersonal accountabilityprioritization
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree (preferred)