28 automation engineer jobs found

Infrastructure Automation Engineer 2 year Contract Inside IR35 Location - Portsmouth or Corsham Overview The Infrastructure Automation Engineering Service will support the technical team responsible for the design, development, documentation, building and validation of infrastructure automation components which form part of the NSoIT(D) Platform. These automation components will primary be developed using Python3, Ansible and Bash with a focus on hardware components, specifically their various features, services, and configurations, as well as interactions with external REST/SOAP APIs and services. The team's responsibilities include: Apply complex problem solving to "reverse engineer" applications, designs and manual build instructions to create zero touch automation packages that are parameterised, dynamic and able to repeatedly and reliably deploy against these designs. Often these applications are legacy, were created without automation in mind or are otherwise resistive...

Automation Engineer +6 months + +Hybrid - occasional travel to Corsham +SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential +£550 - £575 a day +Inside IR35 Skills: +Automation +DevOps +MOD +SC clearance We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced, Agile delivery team supporting large-scale, multi-vendor infrastructure environments. You'll play a key role in developing automated solutions, building robust web services, and ensuring consistent, secure deployment across complex architectures. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, streamlining processes, and working collaboratively within high-performing technical teams. Essential Skills & Experience To be considered, candidates must have at least 12 months of hands-on experience within the last 3 years in: Creating PHP and JavaScript web services Consuming REST-based web services Consuming SOAP-based web services Automated deployment of server, network,...

Infrastructure Engineer (DevOps) 📅12 Months Contract 💰£350 a day inside IR35 📍London Based A Well established top consultancy firm is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join their financial services client on a 12 months contract period inside IR35. In this role, you will be a driving force within a high-impact delivery unit, working on critical initiatives that support millions of customers and the world's most prominent institutional clients. You will be responsible for defining complex requirements, designing innovative data centre technology, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, resilient infrastructure at scale. In this role, you will lead the conceptualisation and deployment of cutting-edge data centre components alongside automated, cloud-native environments. Act as a key decision-maker, mentoring junior talent and fostering a culture of continuous technical excellence across the unit. Drive innovation as you stay at the forefront of...

Wintel / Configuration Engineer Swindon - 3 days on-site per week 6 months Inside IR35 The Role Our client is seeking an Environment Engineer to support integrated test environments for a large-scale financial services programme with the end client. This role sits within Environment Engineering and focuses on environment stability, configuration, and operational support. You'll work closely with QA, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to provision environments, maintain compliance, and resolve incidents quickly and effectively. If you enjoy hands-on technical support, automation, and keeping complex environments running smoothly, this is a strong long-term contract opportunity. Key Responsibilities Provision, configure, and maintain integrated test environments Ensure environment stability, reliability, and availability Provide L1/L2 support across Wintel-based platforms and applications Work closely with QA teams to support testing activities and resolve environment...

Orchestration Engineer + 6 month initial contract - extensions likely + Hybrid - occasional travel to Corsham + SC Cleared role +Inside IR35 Key Skills: + Orchestration + AWS - Platform X + VMWare Description: Responsible for the design and implementation of networked computer systems; plans; installs and configures the hardware and software used in a computer network and provides ongoing maintenance and technical support to users. Skills Required AWS (Platform-X) Good knowledge of using and deploying to AWS Good knowledge of Linux and Windows Scripting - take scripts and implement Engineering (installing packages) Connecting AWS to other platforms Understanding of Networks, LAN and WAN connectivity Knowledge of working in an Agile environment Firewall Rules re WriteLow Level Designs and build documents with a view to ORR Knowledge of VMware - VRA / VRO as well as Automation (Chef) and cloud templates Knowledge of Service Now catalogue items useful If you'd like to...

Senior DevOps Engineer - Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Remote Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) 3-month contract We are supporting a major IT service provider looking for a highly experienced DevOps Engineer to build, operate, and industrialise modern cloud‑native platforms across public and private cloud environments. You will play a key role in designing and operating secure, reliable, and fully automated platform services that support our customers' digital transformation strategies. Key Responsibilities: Build, run, and continuously improve lab and production platforms across GCP (GKE / GKE On‑Prem / GDC) and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). Operate Kubernetes clusters at scale, including cluster lifecycle, upgrades, Day 0/1/2 automation, drift remediation, and reliability engineering. Implement GitOps‑first operations using ArgoCD. Enforce platform policies, configuration baselines, and compliance evidence collection. Embed zero‑trust principles (MFA, IP allow‑listing,...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon is searching for Battery Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position with a typical work pattern of 07:00-15:30. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour The Opportunity: Accountable for system design and validation of battery packs including modules, upper and lower shells, high and low voltage harness, battery disconnect unit (BDU) and heating/cooling schemes (including the design of water-cooled pipeline structure) to meet the requirements of environmental adaptability of the vehicle. Evaluates battery structure design and daily battery tests such as charging and discharging capacity, battery cycle life, and battery failure analysis. Designs and optimizes battery pack thermal management scheme, completes thermal simulation and thermal testing work with theoretical calculation. Models battery efficiency and service life. Responsibilities typically include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with...

Role Title: Akamai Security Engineer Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) - Manchester Contract End Date: 30/11/2026 Rate: £400 - £465 per day - Inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing management of Akamai security solutions across web and API platforms. You will collaborate with security and engineering teams to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing digital services. Key Responsibilities Configure and maintain Akamai security tools, including Kona Site Defender, WAF, and Bot Manager. Implement and fine-tune security policies, rulesets, and traffic routing configurations. Monitor web traffic, identify threats, and assist with incident response activities. Optimise WAF and bot rules to reduce false positives and enhance protection effectiveness. Support CDN configuration, caching strategies, and performance optimisation. Manage certificates, edge redirects,...

Akamai Security Engineer & Senior Akamai Security Engineer (Contract) Knutsford Hybrid - 3 days onsite 2 remote Senior: £620 per day Engineer: £490 per day Until 30/11/2026 INSIDE IR35 Our client is looking for an Akamai Security Engineer and a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of Akamai security solutions across large‑scale, high‑traffic digital platforms. These are key engineering roles focused on strengthening web security, enhancing performance, and embedding best‑practice Akamai configurations into global environments. Key Responsibilities Engineer Configure & maintain Akamai tools (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, CDN) Support implementation of rulesets, policies & routing configs Monitor traffic, identify threats & assist in incident response Tune WAF & bot rules to reduce false positives Assist with CDN configuration, caching & performance tuning Manage certificates, redirects, and Akamai property...

Akamai Security Engineer +10 months+ +Inside IR35 +£425 - £466 a day +Hybrid working in Knutsford We are looking for an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of Akamai security solutions across enterprise web and API platforms. You will work closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure, resilient, and high-performing digital services. Key Responsibilities Configure and maintain Akamai security tools including Kona Site Defender (KSD), WAF, and Bot Manager Implement and manage security policies, rulesets, and traffic routing configurations Monitor web traffic, identify threats, and support incident response activities Tune WAF and bot protection rules to minimise false positives and enhance effectiveness Support CDN configuration, caching strategies, and performance optimisation Manage certificates, edge redirects, property updates, and console changes Collaborate with...

Role: Senior Akamai Security Engineer Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite / 40% remote - Knutsford, Cheshire Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026 Rate: £550 to £600 per day Inside IR35 Role Overview We're looking for a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of Akamai security solutions across large-scale digital platforms. This role sits at the sharp end of web security - protecting high-traffic environments from modern threats while improving performance and resilience. Expect real engineering challenges, complex environments, and zero room for checkbox security. Key Responsibilities Architect, configure, and optimise Akamai security solutions including Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager, and CDN Lead end-to-end implementation of Akamai security policies and custom rules Perform threat analysis, log monitoring, and security incident response for web traffic Implement and manage rate limiting, bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and...

Principal Cloud Platform Engineer - Contract Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) Rate: £580 - £618 per day - Inside IR35 Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella Company only Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Cloud Platform Engineer to help shape the future of our cloud security and automation capabilities. You will play a key role in expanding our cloud product roadmap, automating remediation and escalation processes, and strengthening our security posture across enterprise platforms. Working closely with engineering, security, and DevOps teams, you will apply modern cloud-native and CI/CD practices to solve real-world business challenges across multiple technology domains. Key Responsibilities Drive cloud infrastructure enhancements aligned to strategic and budgetary objectives. Collaborate with engineering teams on the design, build, and delivery of scalable cloud services. Enable stakeholders to adopt modern cloud-native architectures and best...

Job Title: Atlassian Application Engineer Max Supplier Rate: £405 per day inside ir35 Duration: 6 months Location: Telford/hybrid with (2 days/week in office) Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC clearance for this role. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Atlassian Application Engineer to support a major UK Government project. You will be responsible for configuring, maintaining and optimising Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence and Marketplace add-ons) to deliver secure, reliable and scalable solutions for critical public sector services. This role suits a hands-on specialist with proven experience delivering Atlassian platforms in complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities: Configure, administer and optimise Atlassian applications including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket and Bamboo to meet business and client requirements. Lead and deliver Atlassian platform upgrades, migrations and system consolidations, ensuring minimal disruption...

Job Title: : Senior DevOps Integration Engineer Location: Knutsford 3 days a week on site Salary/Rate: £652 a day Inside IR35 Start Date: Imediate, 9 month contract Job Type: Contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading banking clients! They are currently looking for a skilled RPA Developer to join their team for a six-month contract. We are seeking a Senior DevOps Integration Engineer to lead the design, automation, and integration of deployment pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and platform tooling. The role focuses on building scalable, reliable DevOps solutions that enable seamless CI/CD, environment consistency, and operational excellence across engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting complex, multi‑service environments. Lead integration of build, test, security scanning, and deployment workflows. Design and automate cloud infrastructure using IaC (e.g.,...

SAP Basis Support Engineer / Basildon, Essex /£55 per hour inside IR35 Hybrid, one day per week on site in Basildon, Must be SC Cleared Our client, a leading Aerospace and Defence organisation, are looking for an experienced SAP Basis Support Engineer to support and maintain complex SAP landscapes, including S/4HANA, SAP NetWeaver, HANA DB, and associated components. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in technical environments, can troubleshoot quickly, and enjoys working collaboratively across infrastructure, functional, and development teams. Key Responsibilities Daily administration and monitoring of SAP systems (S/4HANA, NetWeaver, HANA, Sybase, Oracle, SQL Server). Perform SAP installations, configurations, kernel upgrades, patches, and system copies. Manage HANA database administration, performance tuning, backup, and recovery. Support transport management (TMS), client administration, and landscape refreshes. Troubleshoot system issues, analyse logs, and resolve...

Junior Software Developer (SC Cleared) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract to £300/day (Inside IR35) Junior Software Developer needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong C#, .NET, SQL, skills. 6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Start ASAP in Feb/March 2026. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the Central London office. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects: Experienced Software Developer / Software Engineer to join our team and work on the development of data modelling solutions Must have in-depth C#, .NET, SQL, development expertise. Experience of Agile methods, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline maintenance + automation scripting, also strongly preferred. Banking / Financial Services domain experience preferred. Must hold active SC Security Clearance used on a project within the past 12 Months

Software Developer (SC Cleared) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract to £700/day (Inside IR35) Software Developer needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong C#, .NET, SQL, Angular, HTML and JavaScript skills. 6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Start ASAP in Feb/March 2026. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the Central London office. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects: Experienced Software Developer / Software Engineer needed to join our team working on the development of data modelling solutions. Must have in-depth C#, .NET, SQL, Angular, HTML + JavaScript development expertise. Experience of Agile methods, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline maintenance + automation scripting, also strongly preferred. Banking / Financial Services domain experience preferred. Must hold active SC Security Clearance used on a project within the...

Job Title: XR Engineer Location: Dunton, Essex (Minimum 4 days onsite) Rate: £29.59ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) – Increasing to £38.38ph via an Umbrella company (Insite IR35) after 13 weeks Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until December 2026) Hours: Standard 37.5 Hours Per Week XR Engineer - Extended Reality Position description: * XR Review Leadership: Prepare, manage, and facilitate immersive XR reviews (Powerwall, HMD, and Desktop) for internal and external customers to support Attribute Assessments and Program Gateway Reviews. * Data & Workflow Management: Manage the department's operational metrics and workflow systems. Utilize PowerBI, Excel, and SharePoint to maintain dashboards that track project status and efficiency. * Data Pipeline: Use Teamcenter to extract complex CAD data, clean and optimize models, and maintain up-to-date variants within Autodesk VRED to ensure production-ready visualizations. * Tool Development:...

Role: Test Engineer Location: UK Remote Clearance: Active SC or SC Eligible Inside IR35 Umbrella rate £460.00 Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of our software products through rigorous testing practises. You will work closely with developers and other stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, while contributing to the continuous improvement of our testing processes. Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases based on project requirements. - Perform integration testing and ensure that different software modules work together seamlessly. - Conduct API testing to verify that services are functioning as expected and meet performance standards. - Collaborate with developers to identify and troubleshoot defects, providing detailed documentation of findings. - Utilise databases effectively to support testing activities and validate...

Contract Details & Working Arrangement * Rate: £440 per day * Inside IR35 * 6-month contract with potential for extension * Hybrid working: 3 days on site and 2 days remote per week * Tuesday and Wednesday are mandatory on-site days (Third on-site day is flexible) * No travel required About the job Vickerstock are proud to be working in partnership with a leading global energy and grid solutions provider to recruit a Lead Electrical Protection Engineer on a contract basis. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to complex grid automation and substation protection projects, with responsibility spanning design, testing, and commissioning. The Role As Lead Electrical Protection Engineer, you will take technical ownership of protection system design and delivery, acting as the key technical interface between customers and the wider engineering community. Reporting directly to the Engineering Team Leader, you will lead engineering activities from initial design...