Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working) Contract Type: Day Rate Contract (via Umbrella Company) Industry: Financial Services Job Description We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join a financial services client based in Sheffield. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps, automation, and CI/CD pipelines, with the ability to work independently and troubleshoot complex infrastructure and service deployment issues across cloud platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical automation initiatives in a highly regulated and collaborative environment, working alongside global teams. Key Responsibilities Automation and CI/CD Tools: Develop, implement, and maintain automated workflows using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, and Git. Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes. DevOps Tooling and Cloud Platforms: Leverage expertise in AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, GitHub, Jenkins, and Ansible to support infrastructure automation and deployment. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure and services deployment on GCP and Azure. Scripting and Programming: Create and maintain scripts using Shell, Groovy, and Python for automation tasks and process improvements. Agile and Collaborative Working: Work in an agile environment, using collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA to manage tasks and share knowledge. Collaborate with virtual teams across multiple global locations to deliver seamless automation solutions. Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, track multiple issues, and prioritize tasks effectively to drive results. Skills and Experience Required Solid IT experience with a focus on software development processes and DevOps practices. Expertise in automation and CI/CD tools, including: Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Terraform, AWS, Kubernetes, GitHub. Strong scripting skills using Shell, Groovy, and Python. Experience working in agile and DevOps environments with team collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence, JIRA). Ability to independently troubleshoot infrastructure and service deployment issues on GCP and Azure. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a global team setting. Banking sector experience is highly desirable. Proven ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a dynamic environment

Location: Heeley, GB

Posted Date: 1/14/2025