Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by 1753971796

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£525 Per day
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Hybrid
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England
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.NET Framework Automation Cloud Computing Cloud Technologies Cloud Technology Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Debugging Git (Version Control System) Github Google Cloud Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Java (Programming Language) Jenkins PostgreSQL Scalability Scripting Software Design Software Design Patterns Software Development Software Engineering Software Maintenance Software Systems Software Testing Automation Framework

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 a strong foundation in software development and a passion for automation and cloud technologies. The position requires a true software engineer who has built, maintained, and optimized complex systems and is now applying that expertise to automation.

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 per day

City: Sheffield

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

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.
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