Hush is an ambitious and distinctive fashion brand, with plans to double the business over the next few years. Founded 20 years ago, we are now established as one of the UK’s leading online fashion retailers. We employ around 130 employees across head office and retail, creating and selling a beautiful range of women’s clothing and accessories characterised by effortlessness, simplicity and a laidback sense of style. Despite the challenges to the retail industry, Hush has continued grow – and our company culture still reflects our entrepreneurial roots and relaxed aesthetic. We love hard-working and talented people with a can-do attitude and a passion for what they do.

SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER

We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract, and own the architecture and development of new integrations and automation solutions. This role requires a strong technical leader with experience in low-code platforms, TypeScript, and SQL, who can drive system efficiency while managing a cross-functional engineering team. You will be responsible for optimising data flows, enhancing backend integrations, and supporting Ecommerce re-platforming initiatives.

REPORTS TO

Head of Technology

DIRECT REPORTS

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team of Engineers, ensuring effective collaboration and performance
• Design and implement data flow architectures between diverse backend systems and external providers
• Develop new system integrations utilizing low-code platforms and TypeScript
• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, migrate, and validate data integrity.
• Deliver a robust infrastructure to support eCommerce re-platforming initiatives and enable future automation strategies
• Identify and escalate potential risks or issues that could impact project delivery timelines
• Break down the project requirements into actionable tasks and maintain visibility on the Kanban board
• Partner with Project Managers to align on project progress, priorities, and deliverables

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on involvement in at least one project utilizing fuzzy-matching logic within systems
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate challenges from multiple perspectives and identify optimal solutions based on time constraints and impact
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience

We are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology and Engineering
• Retail Apparel and Fashion