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Experience with REST API integration, automation frameworks, and scripting
Familiarity with virtualization/infrastructure concepts; Windows and Linux environments; basic data center principles
Nice-to-haves
Experience with VMware, Cisco UCS, Microsoft System Center, Kubernetes/containerized platforms
Knowledge of Linux administration and data center architecture
Ability to drive observability, reliability, and operational runbooks; strong documentation skills
Location & work type: Location not specified; flexible working arrangements and location-tailored benefits offered; role implies full-time enterprise automation work
Full Description
Your Team Responsibilities
We are seeking a Platform Automation Engineer to design, build, and support scalable automation solutions across infrastructure and enterprise platforms. This role focuses on architecture, system integration, scripting, and API-driven automation to improve reliability, efficiency, and observability across environments.
Your Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and evolve platform architecture processes and their integration with connected enterprise systems.
Develop, enhance, and maintain automation modules and frameworks, primarily using PowerShell and C#.
Build and manage automation tools and scripts leveraging REST APIs to integrate with infrastructure and platform services.
Create reports and insights using data collected from automation scripts and API integrations with infrastructure platforms.
Execute proofs of concept (POCs) and feasibility studies to evaluate next-generation technologies, using findings to inform architectural and business decisions.
Perform analysis, root cause investigation, and resolution of automation failures, system issues, and potential risks.
Provide support and guidance to teams consuming and operating automation platforms.
Own and maintain technical documentation, including architecture designs, operational runbooks, and integration guides.
Be accountable for the integration, operation, and ongoing maintenance of multiple enterprise services and applications within the automation ecosystem.
Your skills and experience that will help you excel
Experience with one or more of the following technologies is highly desirable
VMware virtualization platforms
Microsoft Windows operating systems
Cisco UCS systems
Microsoft System Center technologies
Data center architecture principles and infrastructure concepts
Kubernetes and containerized platforms
Linux operating systems
About MSCI
What we offer you
Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center , LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.
AutomationPowerShellC#REST APIsVMwareWindows Operating SystemsCisco UCSSystem CenterKubernetesLinuxArchitectureScriptingIntegrationObservabilityData AnalysisRoot Cause Investigationmulti-location
We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.
At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision – to power better decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.
MSCI strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.
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