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Can you build and embed robust automation across CI/CD pipelines? Are you confident with tools like Playwright, Postman, and Azure? Ready to mentor QA teams and set testing standards in a modern DevOps environment? If you're nodding "yes" — this Principal Automation Engineer role is calling your name. Our client, a leading provider of financial … services are looking for a Principal Automation Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. What you’ll do: Design and deliver robust automation and test strategies Lead test automation using Playwright. Integrate automated testing across CI/CD pipelines Drive performance testing (Azure JMeter) and API testing (Postman) Lead load, cross-browser, and device More ❯

Windows Infrastructure Automation Engineer – Quant Trading £100,000-160,000 plus benefits and bonus Hybrid Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Windows PowerShell Engineer to join our high-profile client. This is an environment of Google or a startup where tech is number 1 with a huge budget allocated towards technology. The firm is known globally … the best minds in Windows and Powershell Engineering. My client has a mixed Windows and Linux environment spread across physical and virtual machines. This position suits a talented Windows Engineer with an appetite to fidn the best way to solve a problem and a strong level of Powershell programming and automation focus. As an Engineer you will … in both our internal- and external-facing environments. You will will be tasked with the design, implementation, and integration of infrastructure systems, on Windows-based systems The ideal Windows Engineer will have: A STEM degree Significant Windows systems automation experience is required. Powershell (ideally some c# exposure) An in-depth understanding of the Windows platform and related technologies More ❯

DevOps Engineer (AWS & Automation) Remote | Timezone: GMT+3 | Salary: USDC 3-5K Per month + Tokens Industry: Creator/Social Platform/Marketplace About the Role We’re looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer with deep experience in AWS infrastructure, automation, and containerization. You’ll own the full cloud lifecycle — from provisioning and deploying to securing … to Kubernetes or Helm (even if not currently in use) Culture Snapshot Globally distributed, diverse remote team High trust, high ownership culture Agile, engineering-first environment Focused on clean automation, scalable systems, and strong security Transparent and respectful communication across time zones More ❯

Are you passionate about bridging the gap between networking and automation? Do you enjoy working with Python and cloud-native technologies to create scalable, secure, and high-performance systems? We’re looking for a Network Automation Engineer to join our Managed Services team. You’ll play a key role in developing backend services, automating infrastructure, and driving … adaptable, collaborative, and excited to work on both application development and network infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop backend services, APIs, and automation tools using Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django, etc.). Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following best practices. Build and manage CI/CD pipelines with tools like GitLab. Collaborate More ❯

and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality. Role Profile Our Automation teams deliver projects in various industries including Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Energy/Renewables, Data Centres and Utilities. Our teams across Chesterfield, Fareham and Warrington deliver … Schneider, AVEVA, Ignition and many more. These solutions include PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, Batch, Functional Safety, OT Cyber Security and Industry 4.0. As part of our continued growth in Automation, we are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Chesterfield. The Senior Systems Engineer will: Be a committed and enthusiastic member of the … issues Identify and enable use of reusable modules by standardisation and modularization of systems where appropriate Prototyping of new technologies Training planning and support Mentoring of Engineers Support the Automation sales and proposals teams Provide Health and Safety leadership by example Functions Senior Systems Engineers are normally expected to undertake the following: Involvement in sales to projects hand-over More ❯

and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality. Role Profile Our Automation teams deliver projects in various industries including Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Energy/Renewables, Data Centres and Utilities. Our teams across Chesterfield, Fareham and Warrington deliver … Schneider, AVEVA, Ignition and many more. These solutions include PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, Batch, Functional Safety, OT Cyber Security and Industry 4.0. As part of our continued growth in Automation, we are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Chesterfield. The Senior Systems Engineer will: Be a committed and enthusiastic member of the … issues Identify and enable use of reusable modules by standardisation and modularization of systems where appropriate Prototyping of new technologies Training planning and support Mentoring of Engineers Support the Automation sales and proposals teams Provide Health and Safety leadership by example Functions Senior Systems Engineers are normally expected to undertake the following: Involvement in sales to projects hand-over More ❯

and delivering exceptional results. We believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and make a significant impact. Join SquaredUp: As an Automation Engineer, you'll build and maintain our core data platform, connecting SaaS products, internal systems, and data warehouses. Your expertise in no-code, low-code, and all-code … serverless tech will transform how we capture, process, and leverage data, turning raw telemetry into actionable intelligence. By crafting elegant, reliable automation solutions, you'll empower teams throughout the company to make data-driven decisions and operate with efficiency. What you'll do: Design and implement cloud-native integrations between our SaaS product, business systems, and data warehouse using … re looking for: Strong software & data engineering skills. Experience with cloud-native serverless tech. Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Problem-solving mindset with a passion for automation & optimisation. Your expertise: Experience building serverless functions in AWS and/or Azure. Experience writing JavaScript/TypeScript and Python. Desirable: Experience with cloud data warehouses and ETL processes. More ❯

Do you want to work in an environment where science and technology is at the forefront of safeguarding the UK? We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Automation Engineer to join our team and play a key role in designing, building, and supporting secure, enterprise-grade solutions. You will work across both Microsoft and Linux technologies in highly … available environments and be responsible for leveraging automation to improve delivery and operational efficiency. This is a hands on technical role requiring a blend of scripting, infrastructure design, and support skills - ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys problem solving, and wants to drive innovation through automation. Must be able to commute to one of … our sites in Salisbury or Portsmouth at least 1 day per week. What you will be doing: Designing and implementing solutions that leverage automation capabilities across the account. Developing scripts and or configurations that support an infrastructure as code strategy. Leverage a DevOps and automation approach to delivering solutions. Provide technical support, mentoring and fault resolution during project More ❯

and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality. Role Profile Our Automation teams deliver projects in various industries including Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Energy/Renewables, Data Centres and Utilities. Our teams across Chesterfield, Fareham and Warrington deliver … Schneider, AVEVA, Ignition and many more. These solutions include PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, Batch, Functional Safety, OT Cyber Security and Industry 4.0. As part of our continued growth in Automation, we are looking for a Lead Engineer to join our team in Fareham. The Lead Engineer will: Motivate and supervise the project engineering team, taking full responsibility … and planning Identification and enabling of reusable modules by standardisation and modularisation of systems where appropriate Prototyping of new technologies Training planning and support Mentoring of Engineers Support the Automation sales and proposals teams in business development Provide Health and Safety leadership by example Functions Lead Engineers are normally expected to undertake the following: Central involvement in sales to More ❯

and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality. Role Profile Our Automation teams deliver projects in various industries including Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Energy/Renewables, Data Centres and Utilities. Our teams across Chesterfield, Fareham and Warrington deliver … Schneider, AVEVA, Ignition and many more. These solutions include PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, Batch, Functional Safety, OT Cyber Security and Industry 4.0. As part of our continued growth in Automation, we are looking for a Lead Engineer to join our team in Fareham. Responsibilities Motivate and supervise the project engineering team, taking full responsibility for successful technical delivery … and planning Identification and enabling of reusable modules by standardisation and modularisation of systems where appropriate Prototyping of new technologies Training planning and support Mentoring of Engineers Support the Automation sales and proposals teams in business development Provide Health and Safety leadership by example Functions Lead Engineers are normally expected to undertake the following: Central involvement in sales to More ❯

and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality. Role Profile Our Automation teams deliver projects in various industries including Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Energy/Renewables, Data Centres and Utilities. Our teams across Chesterfield, Fareham and Warrington deliver … Schneider, AVEVA, Ignition and many more. These solutions include PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, Batch, Functional Safety, OT Cyber Security and Industry 4.0. As part of our continued growth in Automation, we are looking for a Lead Engineer to join our team in Fareham. Responsibilities Motivate and supervise the project engineering team, taking full responsibility for successful technical delivery … and planning Identification and enabling of reusable modules by standardisation and modularisation of systems where appropriate Prototyping of new technologies Training planning and support Mentoring of Engineers Support the Automation sales and proposals teams in business development Provide Health and Safety leadership by example Functions Lead Engineers are normally expected to undertake the following: Central involvement in sales to More ❯

Senior Network Automation Engineer - £85-95k+ Benefits Our client’s software products include AI and Automation software used by globally recognised companies and the Senior Network Automation Engineer will play a key role in the automation of their AWS infrastructure with a focus on scalability. The Network Automation Engineer will support More ❯

Automation Solutions Engineer Are you passionate about automation and eager to work at the intersection of business and technology? Join a high-performing financial organisation in London where you'll have a direct impact on streamlining operations across the firm — from IT to HR, Legal, and beyond. What You’ll Be Doing: Acting as a bridge between … business stakeholders and the automation team — translating needs into elegant technical solutions. Delivering hands-on automation across infrastructure and business processes. Supporting internal tool development and API integrations. Identifying new opportunities to scale automation across departments. Building trust and collaborating with stakeholders in IT, Compliance, HR, Finance, and more. Partnering with cross-functional teams in infrastructure and … security to shape delivery. We’re Looking For Someone Who: Has 3–5 years’ experience in IT, DevOps, automation engineering, or software development. Is comfortable in both technical infrastructure and business-facing environments. Has hands-on experience with automation tools, scripting, and APIs. Thinks like a product owner — able to shape scope, understand business priorities, and deliver value. More ❯

Job Title: Automation Engineer - R&D Directorate: Logistics Location: Milton Keynes, UK Reporting to: Production Supervisor Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £65,000 per annum + Exceptional Benefits (Health & Wellbeing, Family Support, Time Away, Lifestyle Perks) About the Role Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of automation within a state-of-the … art R&D facility? We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team in Milton Keynes. As a senior contributor, you'll lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge process control systems-PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA-for a high-performance, GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact … on the setup and development of a new facility, work on high-value capital projects, and support innovative product introductions with advanced automation solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead automation engineering on large-scale capital projects from design through validation and startup. Develop and maintain control systems using PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA technologies. Write and review key documentation (URS More ❯

Job Title: Automation Engineer - R&D Directorate: Logistics Location: Milton Keynes, UK Reporting to: Production Supervisor Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 65,000 per annum + Exceptional Benefits (Health & Wellbeing, Family Support, Time Away, Lifestyle Perks) About the Role Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of automation within a state-of-the … art R&D facility? We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team in Milton Keynes. As a senior contributor, you'll lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge process control systems-PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA-for a high-performance, GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact … on the setup and development of a new facility, work on high-value capital projects, and support innovative product introductions with advanced automation solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead automation engineering on large-scale capital projects from design through validation and startup. Develop and maintain control systems using PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA technologies. Write and review key documentation (URS More ❯

Automation Engineer - Contract £750 per day (Inside IR35) Fully Remote - 6 Months (Must be able to start within 4 weeks) We're working with a Tier 1 global bank on a major automation project. This role sits within an engineering function that's driving the automation of their private cloud estate, replacing manual VM provisioning with … scalable, testable infrastructure-as-code. You’ll be focused on building out end-to-end automation of ESXi and vCenter using Ansible and Python, with tight integration into CI/CD pipelines running via Jenkins. The aim is to streamline provisioning, standardise environments, and increase release velocity across business-critical applications. What You’ll Need: Strong Ansible experience – building … and managing complex playbooks Advanced Python skills CI/CD with Jenkins – experience building pipelines and integrating automation tooling Experience automating VMware (ESXi, vCenter) Nice to have: Pytest Robot Framework HashiCorp Vault More ❯

Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. Operations is at the heart of everything Amazon does, and automation is one of the ways we optimise our processes. As an Automation Engineer, you'll make sure that our automated systems are working at their best so that our customers get their orders on time. By exploring data on everything … the EU Controls network as needed Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, and develop improvement strategies for code conforming to IEC 61131-3 A day in the life As an Automation Engineer, you'll be the site expert when it comes to keeping key automated systems running smoothly. You'll be working with our automation machinery, from conveyors … with your close colleagues. You'll be keeping your Engineering Technicians up to date with device troubleshooting and preventative maintenance control training, so that your team can keep our automation systems in order. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Relevant experience with PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment Relevant experience supporting different conveyors and sortation More ❯

Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. Operations is at the heart of everything Amazon does, and automation is one of the ways we optimise our processes. As an Automation Engineer, you'll make sure that our automated systems are working at their best so that our customers get their orders on time. By exploring data on everything … the EU Controls network as needed Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, and develop improvement strategies for code conforming to IEC 61131-3 A day in the life As an Automation Engineer, you'll be the site expert when it comes to keeping key automated systems running smoothly. You'll be working with our automation machinery, from conveyors … with your close colleagues. You'll be keeping your Engineering Technicians up to date with device troubleshooting and preventative maintenance control training, so that your team can keep our automation systems in order. About the team Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering or RME team keep our equipment performing at its best. We're a technically minded team, made up of More ❯

more. It is essential that they are working to the highest standard and that new features land smoothly. That is where you come in. We need a skilled QA Engineer to work with our Development Team on ensuring they are just that. What you'll do: Testing Development team code and products, documenting issues into a database and assigning … is having the last 3 years living in the United Kingdom. Be eligible for work in the UK; we are unable to offer sponsorship. Previous experience as a QA Engineer, both with manual and automation experience. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes. Experience and a strong understanding of the testing position within SCRUM/Agile … continuous delivery environments. Experience with API testing. Previous experience with iOS automation testing. A methodical and analytical mindset. Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail. Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Builds and maintains good relationships with their team department and across the company. Ability to work without supervision and under pressure. It's a bonus if More ❯

Automation Test Engineer £40,000 - £55,000 + benefits Woking area – flexible hybrid working This is an opportunity for an Automation Test Engineer to join an expanding software and cloud engineering team. They have grown and established themselves as key player in their field and require an experienced Automation Test Engineer to provide Quality … Assurance for a key product making a positive social impact. The Automation Test Engineer be joining an Agile team using Playwright, so this is the preferred experience, but those who have Cypress or similar will also be considered. What to expect: Exposure to modern, software as a service products and platforms Play a key role in test automation … home regularly Help build and deliver a SaaS product used by a massive UK customer base Required experience 3+ years prior experience in automated software testing Commercial experience of automation testing using Playwright Cypress or Selenium Experience working alongside software developers in an Agile environment Leading the implementation in an Automation test framework is desirable, but not essential More ❯

Vacancy for QA Automation Engineer at Preservica Vacancy for QA Automation Engineer at Preservica Abingdon/Remote, UK The Role Working as part of an Agile Scrum team, your key role will be to to evaluate, write and execute test cases for automation increasing the current capability to increase coverage and assure quality before release. … Other tasks will include: • Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured automation test plans. • Configure and setup automation test environments. • Maintain the automation framework. • Estimate, prioritise, plan and deliver automated testing covering both API and GUI test cases. • Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback. • Design, develop and execute automation scripts. More ❯

A leading manufacturing for special purpose machinery are looking to bring on board an Automation engineer to join the team and be an integral part to the companies success. This role will suit a multi skilled engineer who can create electrical circuit designs and follow the machine all the way through to PLC commissioning and on site … purpose machinery. Siemens/AB, PLC programming experience. Experienced with commissioning machines to FAT protocol Electrical Design Experience If you feel you have the skills to be the next Automation engineer then click apply More ❯

Senior Wintel Engineer (x2) (Chef Automation) – Remote – 6M Overview: Our client, based in eastern EU is seeking two Senior Wintel Engineers to join their Cloud Platform team. This is a high-impact role focused on automating patch management, vulnerability remediation, and enforcing CIS compliance within an on-premise environment. You’ll be working on a key project stream … automation. This is a fully remote opportunity with immediate start available (UK, EU remote) Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain Chef Cookbooks for automating patching and compliance activities Implement infrastructure automation solutions in a Wintel server environment Support ongoing vulnerability remediation and CIS compliance initiatives Collaborate with cloud and security stakeholders across the platform team Contribute to process improvements and … documentation Must-Have Experience: Proven expertise with Chef (this is non-negotiable) Strong experience in Wintel engineering within enterprise environments Solid understanding of patch management, compliance frameworks, and automation workflows Comfortable working independently and in cross-functional remote teams Nice-to-Have: Exposure to large-scale on-prem and hybrid environments Familiarity with modern DevOps tools and CI/ More ❯

Job title: Network Engineer Client: Elite FinTech Trading firm Salary: £100,000 + Bonus/Perks The role: The Network Specialist (as part of a global team) will supervise, engage in, and administer network solutions encompassing design, implementation, optimization, monitoring, support, and documentation with the goal of providing an optimal low latency trading and research platform. Core responsibilities: Engineering … across Routing, Switching, Security, Proxies and many other areas - Lots of greenfield project work Designing scalable Network solutions Network incident response (l1/l2 escalation) hands on troubleshooting Adopting automation and figuring areas of improvement Working to tight timelines in a fast paced and dynamic environment Core skills required Automation: Python/Ansible Extensive knowledge of routing and … so an ability to make a significant impact Constantly exciting greenfield projects in an ever-evolving environment No red tape Beautiful office If you are interested in the Security Engineer role, please apply directly or email jhayne@hunterbond.com More ❯

Field Engineer Automation & Control Systems Location: Based in East Kent with UK-wide travel to client sites Salary: Competitive, DOE Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pearson Whiffin Recruitment are currently recruiting for a technically skilled Field Engineer to join a specialist automation company based in the Ramsgate area. This is an exciting and varied role offering … the opportunity to work on cutting-edge, bespoke automation systems designed for high-profile clients in the data centre and manufacturing sectors. Key Responsibilities: Install, commission, and maintain bespoke automation and control systems on client sites Carry out diagnostics, fault-finding, and repairs across complex electrical and software systems Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial … project delivery Produce and maintain technical documentation, service reports, and system logs Travel across the UK as required, with occasional overnight stays Essential Skills & Experience: Strong background in industrial automation and control systems Hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi) Experience with SCADA systems, HMI interfaces, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/ More ❯