Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Windows Automation Engineer role at Euroclear involves designing, implementing, and maintaining automated solutions for Windows server provisioning and software deployment. The position requires strong expertise in Microsoft ecosystems and advanced scripting skills, with a focus on ensuring the stability and performance of the Windows infrastructure. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and a proactive approach to troubleshooting complex issues across various Windows operating systems. This is a permanent position within a hybrid working model, aimed at enhancing the global capital markets infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain solutions for automated Windows server provisioning and deployment of Microsoft patches and third-party software.
- Apply knowledge of testing methodologies and software design patterns to ensure quality and maintainability.
- Ensure the stability and performance of the Windows infrastructure.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to validate and refine high-level design documents.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across Windows operating systems (from Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2025).
Key Skills:
- Deep expertise in Microsoft ecosystems.
- Excellent documentation skills for producing clear technical and design documents.
- Proficiency in core technologies: Ansible Automation Platform, Terraform, Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, Windows Server OS, WSUS, VMware.
- Advanced scripting and automation skills in Ansible, PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, Git.
- Experience in API integration and development, automation frameworks, and code quality practices.
- Strong team spirit with the ability to work independently.
- Experience working in Agile methodologies.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Description
Division: Group Technology Services (GTS)
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Windows Automation Engineer, you will:
- Design, implement, and maintain solutions for automated Windows server provisioning and the deployment of Microsoft patches and third-party software, following a gradual deployment strategy.
- Apply strong knowledge of testing methodologies and software design patterns to ensure quality and maintainability.
- Design, implement, and maintain solutions to ensure the stability and performance of the Windows infrastructure.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to validate and refine high-level design documents.
- Demonstrate strong ownership, autonomy, and accountability in all assigned tasks.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across Windows operating systems (from Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2025).
We Are Looking For a Candidate Who Brings
- Deep expertise in Microsoft ecosystems.
- Excellent documentation skills, with the ability to produce clear and structured technical and design documents.
- Proficiency in core technologies, including:
- Ansible Automation Platform
- Terraform
- Active Directory and Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
- Windows Server OS
- Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
- VMware (Nutanix is a plus)
- Networking
- Advanced scripting and automation skills in:
- Ansible
- PowerShell
- PowerCLI / Python / Git
- Remote development on Linux
- CI/CD pipelines
- A background in software engineering or development, especially in:
- API integration and development
- Automation frameworks
- Code quality and testing practices
- A passion for solving technical challenges while keeping customer needs in focus.
- A methodical, organized, and proactive approach to work.
- A growth mindset with a willingness to embrace and share new technologies.
- Strong team spirit with the ability to work independently when needed.
- Flexibility and openness to change in a dynamic environment.
- Experience working in Agile methodologies.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and navigate complex situations.
Please note that this is a permanent position, and we do not offer freelance or contract arrangements for this role.
About Us
Why join us
Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system.
What We Offer
- Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries.
- Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment.
- Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
New ways of working
Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office and also benefit from remote working.
Great Place to Work for All
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.
About The Team
Group Technology Services (GTS) plans, builds and runs the global infrastructure of Euroclear, and is additionally responsible for the IT service management to the operating entities of the various Group markets. Group Technology Services operates its IT systems and IT services in such a way that, at an appropriate and benchmarked cost level, it can deliver the agreed levels of service to support the requirements of the business processes, for both normal operations and during disaster recovery.