Automation Engineer
Sheffield Hybrid 60% office/40% home - 3 days in the office is mandatory)
End Date: 28/11/2025
£567

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Engineer to join our 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.
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.

Technical Requirements:
We are looking for candidates with strong, hands-on experience in the following areas:

• 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.