£525 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Engineer to join our clients’ team in Sheffield. This role is ideal for a seasoned software engineer with over 7 years of experience, focusing on automation and cloud technologies. The position requires a strong foundation in software development and expertise in building, maintaining, and optimizing complex systems. The candidate will be responsible for designing and developing automation frameworks and tools while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across systems and environments.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and software design discussions.
- Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and reliability.
Key Skills:
- Programming Languages: Java or .NET.
- Version Control: Git (especially GitHub).
- Databases: PostgreSQL.
- Scripting: Shell scripting (Bash, etc.).
- CI/CD Platforms: Jenkins (advanced usage and pipeline development).
- Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Software Design: Solid understanding of software design patterns and principles.
- Problem Solving: Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
Salary (Rate): £525 daily
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Automation Engineer – HIRING ASAP
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 3-month initial contract
Location: 3 days in Sheffield office & 2 days working from home.
Rate: £500 - £525 per day inside ir35
Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Engineer to join our clients’ team in Sheffield. This role is ideal for a seasoned software engineer (7+ years of experience) with a strong foundation in software development and a passion for automation and cloud technologies. This is not a role for someone who has only dabbled in software development. We are looking for a true software engineer—someone who has built, maintained, and optimized complex systems and is now applying that expertise to automation.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across systems and environments.
Contribute to architectural decisions and software design discussions.
Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and reliability.
Key Skills
Programming Languages: Java or .NET.
Version Control: Git (especially GitHub).
Databases: PostgreSQL.
Scripting: Shell scripting (Bash, etc.).
CI/CD Platforms: Jenkins (advanced usage and pipeline development).
Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Software Design: Solid understanding of software design patterns and principles.
Problem Solving: Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
Ideal Candidate Profile
7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Proven track record in building and maintaining software systems.
Strong automation mindset with a developer-first approach.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Passion for clean code, scalability, and continuous improvement.