Automation Engineer

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward‑thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting‑edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long‑term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

About The Department

• The Communication Services team delivers secure and reliable communications infrastructure across Franklin Templeton’s global enterprise. Engineers, infrastructure specialists, operations teams, and application partners work together to support business-critical connectivity, improve operational efficiency, and expand network automation capabilities. The team promotes innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while providing opportunities to work with modern technologies and large-scale transformation initiatives.
• How You Will Add Value?
• Core Responsibilities
• You will manage global voice and network services.
• You will maintain and enhance network automation frameworks.
• You will support enterprise network operations.
• You will improve operational efficiency through automation.
• You will develop scalable automation solutions.
• You will reduce recurring incidents through standardization.
• You will support network governance initiatives.
• Strategic Responsibilities
• You will mentor engineers on automation practices.
• You will foster an automation-first culture.
• You will create training and adoption materials.
• You will support change management compliance.
• You will manage infrastructure operations.
• You will deliver small and medium automation projects.
• You will recommend process and tooling improvements.
• Team & Collaboration
• You will support deployment of network solutions.
• You will perform testing and user enablement activities.
• You will collaborate with automation and infrastructure teams.
• You will identify and prioritize automation opportunities.
• You will maintain configuration management standards.
• You will participate in on-call support rotations.
• You will support business needs outside standard hours.
• What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role?

Experience

• Experience building network automation solutions.
• Experience automating Cisco, Palo Alto, F5, or Infoblox platforms.
• Experience with Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with data science and machine learning.
• Experience operating in high-performance organizations.
• Experience supporting enterprise network operations.

Technical Skills

• Network routing, switching, and security expertise.
• BGP, OSPF, and SD-WAN technologies.
• Voice networking and communications technologies.
• SIP trunking and Session Border Controllers.
• Python, Perl, Jenkins, and Ansible scripting.
• Network automation architecture and tooling.
• Infrastructure and operational automation practices.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive mindset.
• Effective collaboration abilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Sound judgment when using AI tools.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Work Shift Timing - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST
• At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Highlights Of Our Benefits Include
• Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
• Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
• Life insurance for protection of employees’ families
• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
• Personal loan assistance
• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
• 12 weeks Paternity leave
• Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
• Transport facility
• Child day care facility for women employees
• Cricket grounds and gymnasium
• Library
• Health Center with doctor availability
• HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Artificial intelligence or automated tools may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.