Automation Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Experis IT
£550 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Sheffield, UK
Summary: The Automation Engineer role in Sheffield requires a skilled professional with expertise in GIT, Shell scripting, Ansible, Python FAST API integration, and Linux system administration. The position focuses on administering and optimizing Oracle databases while automating tasks and ensuring compliance with security standards. A foundation in DBA skills is essential, alongside broader engineering capabilities. The role is hybrid, requiring three days in the office each week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and optimise Oracle databases automation for performance and reliability.
- Develop and maintain Shell Scripts for automation.
- Automate tasks using Ansible.
- Manage YUM repositories and create RPM packages.
- Perform Linux system administration and troubleshooting in line with Oracle databases.
- Integrate APIs to streamline database operations.
- Apply patches, upgrades, and troubleshoot database issues.
- Collaborate with teams and ensure compliance with security standards.
- Document processes and support database-related projects.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as an Oracle DBA with understanding of Oracle deployed in various patterns eg RAC, Dataguard and VCS.
- Expertise in Shell scripting, Ansible, and Linux administration.
- Experience with YUM repositories and RPM packaging.
- Knowledge of APIs and SQL Server is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Good understanding of Agile Methodology.
- Good understand of DevOps Practices and tools.
Salary (Rate): £550 per day
City: Sheffield
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Role Title: Automation Engineer
Location: Sheffield Hybrid- 3 days in the office is mandatory)
Start Date: 08/09/2025
End Date: 31/01/2026
Rate: £550 per day - PAYE via umbrella only
Overview:
We seek a skilled Automation Engineering with expertise in GIT, Shell scripting, Ansible, Python FAST API integration, HashiCorp Vault and Linux system administration. Knowledge of YUM repositories, and RPM packaging is a plus.
Note that we are looking for a foundation in DBA skills however it is a broader engineer with the other skills we are really looking for.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer and optimise Oracle databases automation for performance and reliability.
- Develop and maintain Shell Scripts for automation.
- Automate tasks using Ansible.
- Manage YUM repositories and create RPM packages.
- Perform Linux system administration and troubleshooting in line with Oracle databases.
- Integrate APIs to streamline database operations.
- Apply patches, upgrades, and troubleshoot database issues.
- Collaborate with teams and ensure compliance with security standards.
- Document processes and support database-related projects.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an Oracle DBA with understanding of Oracle deployed in various patterns eg RAC, Dataguard and VCS.
- Expertise in Shell scripting, Ansible, and Linux administration.
- Experience with YUM repositories and RPM packaging.
- Knowledge of APIs and SQL Server is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Good understanding of Agile Methodology.
- Good understand of DevOps Practices and tools.
Preferred:
- Certification in Oracle Database Administration.
- Certification in Linux Administration.
