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
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Automation and CI/CD Tools:
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Develop, implement, and maintain automated workflows using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, and Git.
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Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes.
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DevOps Tooling and Cloud Platforms:
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Leverage expertise in AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, GitHub, Jenkins, and Ansible to support infrastructure automation and deployment.
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Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure and services deployment on GCP and Azure.
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Scripting and Programming:
- Create and maintain scripts using Shell, Groovy, and Python for automation tasks and process improvements.
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Agile and Collaborative Working:
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Work in an agile environment, using collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA to manage tasks and share knowledge.
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Collaborate with virtual teams across multiple global locations to deliver seamless automation solutions.
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Stakeholder Engagement:
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, track multiple issues, and prioritize tasks effectively to drive results.
Skills and Experience Required
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Solid IT experience with a focus on software development processes and DevOps practices.
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Expertise in automation and CI/CD tools, including:
- Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Terraform, AWS, Kubernetes, GitHub.
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Strong scripting skills using Shell, Groovy, and Python.
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Experience working in agile and DevOps environments with team collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence, JIRA).
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Ability to independently troubleshoot infrastructure and service deployment issues on GCP and Azure.
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Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a global team setting.
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Banking sector experience is highly desirable.
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Proven ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a dynamic environment
