JAMS Automation engineer

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced JAMS Automation Engineer to support and maintain enterprise

automation workflows using JAMS Scheduler. This role focuses on developing automation scripts,

monitoring scheduled jobs, troubleshooting failures, and integrating systems across cloud and

infrastructure platforms to ensure reliable and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test and validate PowerShell scripts as part of automation workflows and maintain in

source control for change management.

• Create and Maintain a Dynamic Inventory of all JAMS Scheduler Jobs.

• Monitor, manage, and maintain databases to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

• Create and monitor Azure SQL Elastic Jobs for automated database tasks.

• Create and maintain a JAMS incident tracker for logging dates and times of all warnings and

errors from JAMS Scheduler Jobs as well as escalation and fix details.

• Update Job properties (Schedules, Source Code etc.) as directed by Job owners.

• Proactively review and monitor the health of all JAMS Jobs i.e. daily reviewing output of all jobs.

• Review job failures and take corrective action where possible or escalate to Job owner as

necessary.

• Log Service Desk ticket (incident) for all JAMS Scheduler Job failures, provide resolution in

collaboration with job owner and maintain incident resolution log\ knowledge base.

• Installation of JAMS Client tools, JAMS software updates and or reporting tools.

• Liaise with JAMS account representative and Sompo procurement in relation to JAMS Scheduler

annual support License renewals.

• Participate in IT projects, responsible for development of automation workflows outlined in the

Project Plan and directed by the Project Manager, at whatever level of effort or participation has

been defined for them.

• Build, administer, monitor and maintain JAMS Enterprise Scheduler and System Center

Orchestrator environments.

• Work with Application team members to evaluate automation workflow needs and requirements.

• Develop integrations between infrastructure systems for data analysis and reporting through

REST API calls.

• Maintain JAMS platform, standard operating procedures, perform changes, apply patches, and

updates as required.

• Prevent, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve automation runbook errors.

• Maintain strict change control of the automation infrastructure.

• Continuously identify and report areas of improvement in the automation arena and implement

improvements when approved.

• Contribute to on-going research and evaluation of new technologies.

• Responsible for completing other work requirements or tasks that are requested by IT

management when necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the department or company.

• Working continuously on a task until completion to ensure business automation workflows

remain available 24/7.

• Establishing a good working relationship with customers and other IT groups.

Technical Qualifications

• Excellent technical skills including however not limited to Microsoft Operating systems server

2012- 2019 including PowerShell scripting, Microsoft SQL Server 2012-2025, Microsoft Azure

including Logic Apps, JSON Scripting, REST API, Azure Cloud Databases.

• Azure or AWS Certification is desirable.

• Experience with Azure SQL databases i.e., Maia DB, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, MongoDB

required.

• Experience with JAMS Enterprise Manager is highly desirable and preferable.

• Experience with Elastic job Agent for Azure SQL Databases preferable.

• Experience with System Center Orchestrator 2012 or later preferred.

General Qualifications

• Strong background in an Infrastructure environment / Cloud Technology environment

with a minimum of 5 years' experience.

• Team orientated with the ability to multitask and prioritize workloads.

• Very strong problem solving and analytical skills and is a systemic thinker with an attention to

detail.

• Seeks to expand knowledge and experience and is committed to continuous learning.

• Be able to work independently within established policies and procedures.

• Perform routine tasks unsupervised.

Education Requirements

• A degree in Information Technology is desirable.

Why Join Appfabs?

Work on Meaningful Transformation Programs

Be part of initiatives that modernize core insurance platforms and help organizations adopt

cloud, data, and AI-driven solutions that shape the future of the industry.

High Impact, Low Bureaucracy

At Appfabs, your work directly influences project outcomes. Our teams are lean, collaborative,

and empowered to make decisions that drive real value for clients.

Ownership and Builder Mindset

We believe in taking ownership and approaching every challenge with a builder

mindset—experimenting, learning, and continuously improving the solutions we deliver.

Collaborate with Experienced Practitioners

Work alongside architects, engineers, and consultants who bring deep expertise in Guidewire,

data platforms, and enterprise modernization.

Opportunity to Grow with a Scaling Firm

As Appfabs continues to expand its capabilities in data, AI, and platform engineering, team

members have the opportunity to grow into leadership roles and shape the next phase of the

company’s journey.

If you have the required skillset and is ready to start soon, please share your resume to

[email protected] OR here

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