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