Job Description

Provides expert content/professional leadership on complex Automation Engineering assignments/projects. Provides expertise in the engineering, design, installation and start-up of automated systems. Designs automated systems with moderate complexity and their subsystems utilizing a thorough understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs. Provides comprehensive consultation to business unit and IT management and staff on all phases of engineering, design, installation, and start-up. Works closely with client and IT management and staff to identify automated solutions, new or modified systems, reuse of existing machinery/equipment, or integration of purchased solutions or a combination of the available alternatives. Researches and evaluates alternatives and recommends the most efficient and cost effective automated solutions. Documents, tests, implements and provides on-going support for systems. Exercises considerable creativity, foresight, and judgment in conceiving, planning, and delivering initiatives. Uses deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders. Focuses on providing thought leadership within Automation Engineering but works on broader projects, which require understanding of wider business. Recognized internally as a subject matter expert.Roles and Responsibilities for Storage Automation Engineer Role

• Develop scripts, tools or methodologies to enhance the Storage environment through the use of automation
• Design and architect the solution independently as part of a small team
• Code new or modified scripts and test effectiveness. Evaluate error messages, modify codes and troubleshoot problems
• Creating documents and diagrams for automation code
• Being able to act as collaborator with members of the Storage Team and other Cigna GISG and GASG teams
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability
• Some knowledge of Agile development methodologies preferred

Skills:

• Must have experience with Python (minimum 5 years)
• Experience with other scripting language, such as PowerShell, JavaScript, VBScript
• Knowledge of automation with Ansible and VMWare vRO to improve IT efficiencies
• Understanding of RESTful web services as well as other HTTP APIs and SDKs
• Ability to quickly gain a working knowledge of languages or environments as needed
• Exceptional communication skills and experience interacting with all levels of organization
• Comfortable working with source control tools, such as Git and TFS
• Comfortable working with heterogeneous enterprise environment including experience with both Windows and Linux

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.About The Cigna GroupDoing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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