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.