Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Posted 5 days ago by UST

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The Infrastructure & Cloud Automation Engineer role focuses on cloud transformation and automation, requiring expertise in designing and implementing cloud solutions on Azure and AWS. The position involves developing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions and maintaining monitoring platforms while collaborating with various teams to drive DevOps practices. This role is pivotal in optimizing cloud operations and enhancing FinOps practices within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing and implementing cloud solutions across Azure and AWS.
  • Developing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Compliance-as-Code solutions using Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, and ARM templates.
  • Building and maintaining monitoring platforms (LogicMonitor, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch) and integrating AIOps with ServiceNow.
  • Delivering automation, APIs, and backend pipelines to support FinOps and governance initiatives.
  • Working across virtualisation, storage, networking, and both Windows and Linux environments to ensure performance, resilience, and security.
  • Collaborating with development and infrastructure teams, championing DevOps and Agile practices to drive continuous delivery and cloud adoption.

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience in infrastructure and cloud engineering, with hands-on expertise in automation and monitoring.
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Groovy, and PowerShell for automation and integration.
  • Broad infrastructure knowledge across VMware, databases, and enterprise systems.
  • Proven ability to work across distributed systems and deliver scalable, reliable solutions.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to guide and support teams.
  • Official Certifications in Azure, RedHat, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible.
  • Academic background including a BEng in Telecommunications and Telematics, MSc in Machine Learning & Biotechnology, and a PhD in Generative AI (in progress).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Infrastructure & Cloud Automation Engineer

Location: London, Hybrid 3 days onsite

Type: 6 month FTE

Join : ASAP

Are you passionate about cloud transformation, automation, and building scalable enterprise platforms? Do you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and delivering secure, resilient, and automated solutions? If so, we want you to join our team as an Infrastructure & Cloud Automation Engineer . This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our technology landscape, driving efficiency through automation, enabling FinOps practices, and optimising cloud operations.

The Role:

  • Designing and implementing cloud solutions across Azure and AWS , supporting enterprise-scale transformation programmes.
  • Developing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Compliance-as-Code solutions using Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, and ARM templates.
  • Building and maintaining monitoring platforms (LogicMonitor, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch) and integrating AIOps with ServiceNow.
  • Delivering automation, APIs, and backend pipelines to support FinOps and governance initiatives.
  • Working across virtualisation, storage, networking, and both Windows and Linux environments to ensure performance, resilience, and security.
  • Collaborating with development and infrastructure teams, championing DevOps and Agile practices to drive continuous delivery and cloud adoption.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Strong experience in infrastructure and cloud engineering , with hands-on expertise in automation and monitoring.
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Groovy, and PowerShell for automation and integration.
  • Broad infrastructure knowledge across VMware, databases, and enterprise systems .
  • Proven ability to work across distributed systems and deliver scalable, reliable solutions.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to guide and support teams.
  • Official Certifications in Azure, RedHat, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible .
  • Academic background including a BEng in Telecommunications and Telematics, MSc in Machine Learning & Biotechnology , and a PhD in Generative AI (in progress) .

Hurry and apply for a more detailed conversation with our Team! #UST