Automation Engineer Backup

Flexible, Athens
Engineering & Service Desk

As an Automation Engineer, you are a highly valuable to the Data Management Backup team. Our platform's operations and functionalities are evolving quickly and maintaining infrastructure is challenging. This is creating a strong need for automation and we seek additional support for this effort.

  • You will work together with fellow System and Automation engineers from the Backup team. Your focus will be on maintaining and expanding the automation within the Shared
  • Backup environment and our Commvault Backup & Recovery solution, which mainly consists of Windows Server systems.
  • You will contribute to defining standards and best practices for infrastructure/applications.
  • You will design, test, implement and manage tools and systems for automating development, implementation, and management processes. This involves setting up Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and various REST APIs.
  • You will manage the automation ticket queue to resolve bugs and process feature requests and/or product improvements.
  • You will ensure that the systems comply with security and compliance guidelines.
  • You will participate in the 24/7 on-call rotation based on a shift system.

What you need to succeed:

  • At least a bachelor’s degree or demonstrable experience as an Automation Engineer of 3-5 years.
  • You are a team player, take initiative, and can work independently and accurately.
  • Required knowledge of Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Jenkins and Git.
  • Familiarity with the DevOps ideology and tools.
  • Knowledge of Commvault Workflows, Sentry, Poetry, and Splunk is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Agile and Kanban methodologies is definitely useful.
  • Experience and knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to propose and implement solutions with the available tools.
  • A natural interest in new technologies.
  • You are fluent in both spoken and written English.
  • A background as a developer or experience working with developers is a plus.
  • Understanding of security principles and experience with implementing security measures

What are we offering:

  • 22 annual vacation days, 3 sick days that are not carried to the next year (no medical certificate required) 
  • A seniority day is added every 3 years in the company. 
  • Private medical insurance 
  • Monthly meal tickets 
  • Flexible benefits – 25 EUR/month, that you can invest however you choose. 
  • A work culture based on cooperation and development - customized learning paths through external providers as well as special development programs. 
  • We offer remote work flexibility, driven by smart working principles and aligned with team goals and values. 
  • Wellbeing initiatives to encourage a healthy work life balance through webinars, specialized sessions and internal programs, per our colleagues’ input. 
  • In close cooperation is a value we live by, through moments that matter, like recurring hangout parties, team buildings, team bonding events.
I'm pleasantly surprised by the flexibility & work-life balance that Cegeka provides.

Konstantinos Malliaras

Network & Security System Engineer

In close cooperation

At Cegeka, we grow, work, and explore in close cooperation. For more than 30 years we have handled projects with drive and dedication, providing IT solutions that are tailored to our customers' needs. Working with the customer, not for the customer, is not just how we thrive, but also how we live by our motto, In close cooperation, every day. We pour passion and fun into every day, fostering a culture of respect, personal development and entrepreneurship, of both freedom and responsibility. Together, we can find what enables you to learn, grow and make your mark, becoming the best professional you can be.


Join Cegeka and be a part of the next chapter in the story of a proud, successful and innovative global IT company.

Application flow

1. Apply

If the role is interesting apply, or get in touch with the dedicated recruiter for more details.

2. Assessment

Our Recruitment team will take a look at your application and let you know the next steps.

3. Meet us

Within two steps we will meet and we can discover together if we are a match on both sides.

4. Time to start!

Accepted our proposal? Great! We look forward to working with you.

Do you have any questions about this role?

Let's connect.

Maria Patrolea

maria.patrolea@cegeka.com
+40 21 336 20 65