AUTOMATION ENGINEER
INSIDE IR35
South Yorkshire based, Hybrid.
We’re seeking an Automation Engineer who excels at turning complex operational workflows into secure, scalable, and dependable automated solutions.
In this position, you’ll work closely with product stakeholders, gain a deep understanding of end‑to‑end processes, and design automation that delivers consistent, high‑quality performance at scale.
Responsibilities
1. Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of automation, from testing through to implementation
2. Partner with product and engineering teams to assess workflows and identify automation opportunities
3. Architect and implement robust, high‑performance automation solutions
4. Apply security‑by‑default practices across all automation work
5. Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise automated workflows for reliability and scalability
6. Champion strong documentation standards and contribute to a culture of quality and ownership
Requirements
7. Hands‑on experience delivering Ansible‑based automation into Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
8. Strong scripting skills in Python, Go, Bash, or similar
9. Previous exposure to working with global teams
10. Experience working in Agile environments
Job Title: Automation Engineer
Location: Sheffield, UK
Job Type: Contract
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.