24 of 24 Contract Automation Engineer Jobs in the UK

Network Automation Engineer Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site) Duration: 6 months Rate: Negotiable (DOE) Overview An industry-leading global organisation is driving the automation and standardisation of its network infrastructure and services. They’re looking for a Network Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Ansible, Python, and network orchestration … to help design, build, and integrate automation solutions across a range of enterprise platforms.This role blends network engineering, DevOps, and systems integration — ideal for someone comfortable writing automation playbooks and APIs while understanding routing, firewalls, and connectivity fundamentals. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automation solutions for network and infrastructure systems. Develop Ansible playbooks and reusable automation … network configuration standardisation using YANG models for routers and switches. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps) for network code delivery. Troubleshoot and optimise automation workflows across hybrid (on-prem and cloud) environments. Collaborate with architects, service owners, and developers to translate requirements into scalable automated solutions. Maintain documentation for designs, processes, and operational More ❯

Network AutomationEngineer Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site) Duration: 6 months Rate: Negotiable (DOE) Overview An industry-leading global organisation is driving the automation and standardisation of its network infrastructure and services. Theyre looking for a Network Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Ansible, Python, and network orchestration to help design, build … and integrate automation solutions across a range of enterprise platforms. This role blends network engineering, DevOps, and systems integration ideal for someone comfortable writing automation playbooks and APIs while understanding routing, firewalls, and connectivity fundamentals. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automation solutions for network and infrastructure systems. Develop Ansible playbooks and reusable automation modules for … network configuration standardisation using YANG models for routers and switches. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps) for network code delivery. Troubleshoot and optimise automation workflows across hybrid (on-prem and cloud) environments. Collaborate with architects, service owners, and developers to translate requirements into scalable automated solutions. Maintain documentation for designs, processes, and operational More ❯

Automation Engineer - Cutting-edge R&D Our Global client is seeking a highly motivated Automation Engineer to join a pioneering R&D team. You'll work at the intersection of robotics, software engineering and machine learning, helping to design and automate processes that validate next-generation product features. This is a hands-on, lab-based role … to build and refine automated systems using robotic, camera and lighting technologies. If you enjoy solving complex 3D geometry challenges and creating elegant, efficient software to power real-world automation, this is an opportunity to make your mark. What You'll Bring: Master's degree in an engineering-related discipline. Industry experience in robotics or software engineering. Proven expertise … practical, problem-solving mindset. An interest in machine learning, computer vision or computer graphics. Comfortable working hands-on with hardware in a lab environment. If you're passionate about automation and excited by the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: This will be paid on a daily rate inside More ❯

Job Title: Fixed Income Front Office QA Automation Engineer (Contract)Location: 100 Liverpool Street, LondonContract Length: 6 monthsRate: £500 - £800 per day via UmbrellaHybrid: 2 to 3 days in office We are looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join the Fixed Income Front Office team within a leading global financial institution. You will lead … QA automation for high-volume, mission-critical Fixed Income trading platforms, building and scaling automation frameworks that enhance delivery quality across Credit, Rates, and Repo business streams. This role involves close collaboration with business stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable testing solutions supporting complex front-office systems. Key Responsibilities Lead automation initiatives across Fixed Income Sales and Trading platforms Build and maintain automation frameworks for functional and regression testing Partner with developers and QA leads to define and implement test strategies Ensure quality and consistency in front-office systems across multiple asset classes Collaborate with business and IT teams to ensure smooth releases and delivery Required Skills and Experience More ❯

Mainframe System Automation Engineer Start: 11/24/2025 End: 05/29/2026 Inside IR35 Nottingham Mainframe System Automation Engineer (OPSMVS) required for an initial 12 - 18-month role with our blue-chip Financial Services client. The right candidate must have demonstrable experience in Mainframe Automation & Operations, OPSMVS, REXX and ideally some … and the role can be worked fully remotely. There may be a requirement to be on-call at certain points, but the role is Monday - Friday. Essential Skills: Mainframe Automation OPSMVS REXX Mainframe Operations (ISPF, JCL, z/OS etc.) Desirable Skills: CA-View/CA-Deliver I-Dash Administration Splunk (nice to have) This is a long-term More ❯

Mainframe System Automation Engineer Start: 11/24/2025 End: 05/29/2026 Inside IR35 Nottingham Mainframe System Automation Engineer (OPSMVS) required for an initial 12 - 18-month role with our blue-chip Financial Services client. The right candidate must have demonstrable experience in Mainframe Automation & Operations, OPSMVS, REXX and ideally some … and the role can be worked fully remotely. There may be a requirement to be on-call at certain points, but the role is Monday - Friday. Essential Skills: Mainframe Automation OPSMVS REXX Mainframe Operations (ISPF, JCL, z/OS etc.) Desirable Skills: CA-View/CA-Deliver I-Dash Administration Splunk (nice to have) This is a long-term More ❯

Automation Engineer - vRA We are looking for someone with solid vRA, who can refactor existing code backlog as well as Unit Testing & workflow documentation. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement test strategies for vRA automation workflows, blueprints, and custom resources. Create and maintain automated test scripts for infrastructure-as-code solutions. Perform functional, regression, and performance testing on … vRA, and associated components. Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams in Agile environments. Required Skills: Strong hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter. Proven experience with vRealize Automation (vRA) (version 8.x preferred). Familiarity with vRealize Orchestrator (vRO), NSX, and infrastructure automation tools. Knowledge of test automation frameworks or scripting (e.g., PowerCLI, Python, or Ansible … . Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration with automation workflows. Experience in testing infrastructure provisioning, lifecycle management, and policies. More ❯

Position: Automation Engineer Location: 3 days a week onsite in Salisbury Day Rate: £550 to £600 p.d Inside IR35 Active SC Clearance Required Join a leading IT Services organisation delivering cutting-edge solutions within the defence sector. We're seeking a skilled Automation Engineer for a contract role supporting secure, enterprise-scale environments. Essential Skills Proven … experience with Microsoft and Linux technologies in secure, high-availability environments Strong expertise in Active Directory design and implementation across multi-site, multi-tenant setups Hands-on knowledge of automation tooling and scripting Experience contributing to complex system designs and high-quality documentation Solid understanding of Broadcom and Microsoft virtualisation platforms Deep knowledge of Network Security and TCP/ More ❯

Automation Engineer with Robotics & 3D Geometry Cambridge UK (near station) - Lab based mainly on site £366pd to umbrella Inside IR35 (net approx £1k take-home pw/£70k annual salary equivalent) Contract: 8 months, inside IR35, Must have the right to work in the UK Automation Engineer with Robotics & 3D Geometry - looking for a highly motivated … engineer with expertise in developing autonomous robotic solutions, 3D geometry. You will need exceptional software engineering skills and have a Masters Degree in engineering and have approx 3+ years working in industry, with experience in software or robotics. Working in a data capture and validation lab in the R&D office in Cambridge UK. You will be working side More ❯

Mainframe Systems Automation Engineer - Migration Project Contract: 6 months (likely extension) Location: Primarily remote working (occasional office visits in Nottingham) Start: ASAP We're looking for an experienced Systems Automation Engineer to support a major Mainframe migration project. You'll be joining during a critical phase of the project, helping to deliver through UAT, testing and … conversion work is already complete, your focus will be ensuring a smooth transition, validating migrations and supporting removal of legacy products post-migration. What You'll Do: Support system automation and output management during migration from Broadcom tools. Conduct UAT, validation and testing for migrated environments. Assist in decommissioning and removal of legacy software. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to … critical cutovers. What We're Looking For: Strong knowledge of Mainframe systems. Experience with OPSMVS, CA-View, CA-Deliver or Control-M. REXX experience highly desirable. Background in system automation, migrations or output management. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Splunk experience is a plus but not essential. Why Join: Work on a high-impact migration programme with real More ❯

Are you a Senior Automation Engineer looking for your next role? If so, please read on Job title: Automation Engineer Pay rate: £45-50 per hour Outside IR35 Location: Dundee 1 week in office per month (rest working remotely) Project: Programming, Commissioning and installation of MOD 300 ABB DCS system Contract Length: 12 month initial contract More ❯

Are you a Senior Automation Engineer looking for your next role? If so, please read on.... Job title: Automation Engineer Pay rate: £45-50 per hour Outside IR35 Location: Dundee 1 week in office per month (rest working remotely) Project: Programming, Commissioning and installation of MOD 300 ABB DCS system Contract Length: 12 month initial contract More ❯

Position: Automation Engineer Location: 3 days a week onsite in Salisbury Day Rate: £550 to £600 p.d Inside IR35 Active SC Clearance Required Join a leading IT Services organisation delivering cutting-edge solutions within the defence sector. We're seeking a skilled Automation Engineer for a contract role supporting secure, enterprise-scale environments click apply for More ❯

Automation QA Engineer We are recruiting for a Automation QA Engineer with Insurance experience to join one of our insurance clients on a 6-month contract Inside IR35 Hybrid- Every Monday in the London office Responsibilities: Take complete ownership of automating applications within the existing automation framework. Analyse applications and identify areas for automation, optimization, and continuous improvement. Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and integration testing. Enhance the current automation framework and suggest innovative approaches to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, Business Analysts, Project Managers) to define automation requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Propose and implement strategies to improve … automation speed, accuracy, and reliability. Participate in new QA initiatives, including AI-driven testing, data validation automation, and continuous integration enhancements. Contribute to establishing best practices, coding standards, and reusable components for automation. Identify and mitigate risks in the automation lifecycle, ensuring consistent and reliable testing outcomes. Experience Hands-on experience in automation tools such as More ❯

Automation Engineer - ML Rate - £300 Inside IR35 Duration - 8 months Location - Cambridgeshire two/three times a week on site Apple is looking for a highly motivated engineer to work in a data capture and validation lab in our R&D office in Cambridge. You will be working side by side with ML algorithms teams to create More ❯

Automation Engineer - ML Rate - £300 Inside IR35 Duration - 8 months Location - Cambridgeshire two/three times a week on site Apple is looking for a highly motivated engineer to work in a data capture and validation lab in our R&D office in Cambridge. You will be working side by side with ML algorithms teams to create More ❯

Automation Engineer - ML Rate - £300 Inside IR35 Duration - 8 months Location - Cambridgeshire two/three times a week on site Apple is looking for a highly motivated engineer to work in a data capture and validation lab in our R&D office in Cambridge click apply for full job details More ❯

Power Platform & AI Automation Engineer (Contract) Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Type: 9 - 12 Months Contract Role Pay Rate: £300 - £370/day (Inside IR35) Environment: Major Investment Bank The Challenge: We are seeking an experienced Power Platform Specialist to drive process automation and digitalization. This role requires integrating the Power Platform with advanced AI/ML solutions. More ❯

Power Platform & AI Automation Engineer (Contract) Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Type: 9 - 12 Months Contract Role Pay Rate: £300 - £370/day (Inside IR35) Environment: Major Investment Bank The Challenge: We are seeking an experienced Power Platform Specialist to drive process automation and digitalization. This role requires integrating the Power Platform with advanced AI/ML solutions. More ❯

DevOps Engineer - Database, Automation, Azure DevOps £Market Rate (Inside IR35) London/Hybrid 6 months We are currently working with a client who urgently require a DevOps Engineer with strong Database (Oracle/SQL Server) skills and expertise in developing Automation tasks with Azure DevOps tooling experience. Key Requirements: Proven expertise in DevOps Engineering within a … large, complex organisation Strong Database (Oracle/SQL Server) skills Expertise in developing Automation tasks and executing Pipelines Excellent Azure DevOps tooling capability Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement Nice to have: Immediate availability Previous Insurance/Financial Services industry experience Working knowledge of Snowflake Familiar with Security and Data Protection DBA Automation task experience Hays Specialist Recruitment More ❯

DevOps Engineer - Database, Automation, Azure DevOps £Market Rate (Inside IR35) London/Hybrid 6 months We are currently working with a client who urgently require a DevOps Engineer with strong Database (Oracle/SQL Server) skills and expertise in developing Automation tasks with Azure DevOps tooling experience. Key Requirements: Proven expertise in DevOps Engineering within a … large, complex organisation Strong Database (Oracle/SQL Server) skills Expertise in developing Automation tasks and executing Pipelines Excellent Azure DevOps tooling capability Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement Nice to have: Immediate availability Previous Insurance/Financial Services industry experience Working knowledge of Snowflake Familiar with Security and Data Protection DBA Automation task experience Hays Specialist Recruitment More ❯

Network AutomationEngineer Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site) Duration: 6 months Rate: Negotiable (DOE) Overview An industry-leading global organisation is driving the automation and standardisation of its network infrastructure and services click apply for full job details More ❯

DevOps Engineer - Database, Automation, Azure DevOps £Market Rate (Inside IR35) London/Hybrid 6 months We are currently working with a client who urgently require a DevOps Engineer with strong Database (Oracle/SQL Server) skills and expertise in developing Automation tasks with Azure DevOps tooling experience click apply for full job details More ❯

Role Summary/Purpose We are seeking a highly skilled Field Engineer with deep expertise in power delivery systems, switchgear, and PLC-based automation of industrial, commercial and utility processes particularly in the field of critical power controls. This Field Engineer will also be able to perform installation, troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance on electrical distribution equipment. … safety policies, NFPA70E electrical safety standards, and company protocols. Develop and further expand technical knowledge and expertise, currently recognized industry standards for engineering ability Have extensive knowledge of PLC automation and control tools (Emerson/ABB), distributed I/O systems, and HMI Development (Human Machine Interface). Program and configure PLC systems, distributed I/O, and HMI … transactions and relationships Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (OR a High School Diploma with a minimum of 8 years of engineering/field experience in automation controls) Minimum of 5 years of field engineering experience Proficiency in: o PLC programming tools such as (Proficy Machine Edition, ABB Automation Builder) o HMI development (Cimplicity HMI More ❯