Overview

Automation Engineer

Location: Hybrid/Glasgow (3 days onsite)

Contract: 6 months - Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with a strong focus on on-premise environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in traditional infrastructure settings and enjoys working closely with Linux systems, backup tools, and automation scripting. Cloud-centric profiles are less suitable, as this role emphasizes on-prem work rather than pipelines or cloud automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation scripts in Python, including API-based integrations.
• Manage and optimize RHEL Linux environments with an emphasis on on-premise operations.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and backup teams to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of automation issues.
• Ensure reliability and performance of automation tools and processes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong hands-on RHEL Linux (on-prem) experience.
• Proficiency in Python Scripting for automation (API-based work).
• Experience with NetBackup (not essential).
• Background in infrastructure automation without reliance on CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.