Salary: £55,000 - 76,000 per year Requirements: Strong experience delivering automation in Azure and hybrid environments Deep IaC and scripting expertise Knowledge of on-premise infrastructure technologies including Server (operating system and hardware), VMware, Exchange, network switches, firewalls, storage technologies, security, and SAN Experience working within regulated or complex enterprise estates Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Leadership or mentoring experience Experience with M365, Power Platform, or AI-driven automation is beneficial but not essential Responsibilities: Design and deliver enterprise-scale automation using Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell, and Python Build and improve CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Act as the Azure automation SME, advising on security, resilience, and cost efficiency Influence standards and governance via the Technical Design Authority Support and develop colleagues in an inclusive, collaborative team Technologies: AI Azure CI/CD DevOps GitHub Hardware Support Network PowerShell Python Security Terraform VMware Cloud More: We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to help modernise and scale our technology platforms through high-quality, secure automation. This role is based in Manchester on a hybrid schedule, requiring one day on-site every two weeks. We offer a competitive salary ranging from £55,486 to £64,631, with an exceptional maximum of £75,875. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD solutions in a hybrid, Azure-first environment while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams. last updated 19 week of 2026