79 automation engineer jobs found

We're supporting a major engineering organisation delivering large‑scale automation and control upgrades across the UK water sector. Due to increased project workload, they're looking to bring in an experienced Contract Automation Engineer with strong multi‑vendor PLC/SCADA experience and full‑lifecycle project capability. The Role You'll be delivering controls and automation solutions across major water & wastewater treatment projects. This contract involves full lifecycle engineering-from specifications and design through to programming, FAT/SAT, site commissioning, and handover. Technical Requirements You must be proficient in: Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 FactoryTalk View SE/ME Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Control Expert (Unity Pro) SCADA/HMI platforms Mitsubishi Software GX Works / GX Developer Ideal Background This will suit contractors who have previously worked with businesses known for water sector systems integration,...

Automation Data Interface Engineer - Next-Generation Battery Manufacturing (Contract Opportunity) GermanyOur client, a global leader in advanced energy and high-technology manufacturing, is seeking experienced Automation Data Interface Engineers to support the commissioning and ramp-up of a next-generation, large-scale battery cell production facility in Germany. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in bringing one of Europe's most technologically advanced gigafactory environments into full production. This role will focus on integrating shop-floor automation equipment with higher-level manufacturing and enterprise systems, ensuring reliable, high-performance data flow, validation, and operational stability during a critical production ramp-up phase. Responsibilities: The successful candidates will act as a key technical interface between manufacturing equipment, OT systems, and MES platforms, enabling seamless communication across automation and digital...

Our client, a key player in the defence and security sector, is seeking an Infrastructure Automation Engineer with SC clearance to support critical infrastructure projects. This contract role involves working within the defence industry to develop, automate, and optimise systems that form the backbone of national security operations. You will be integral to designing and deploying automation components that enhance system reliability and efficiency, using cutting-edge technologies and tools. Key Responsibilities: * Support the design, development, and validation of infrastructure automation components for the NSoIT(D) Platform. * Create production-quality automation scripts and classes using Python3, Ansible, and Bash, focusing on hardware features, services, and configurations. * Reverse engineer legacy applications and build parameters for reliable zero-touch automation deployment. * Adhere to industry standards and internal policies, utilising version control tools like...

Infrastructure Automation Engineer + 2 year project + Mainly remote working + £530 to £575 per day + SC Cleared Key Skills: + Python3 Automation + Ansible, Puppet, Chef Infrastructure Automation Engineer Location: UK | Clearance: SC Required We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of automation solutions for the NSoIT(D) platform. You'll focus on building robust, scalable automation using Python3, Ansible and Bash, working across complex infrastructure and hardware environments. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain zero-touch infrastructure automation. Reverse engineer legacy/manual builds into fully automated deployments. Develop production-grade code using Python3, Ansible, Bash. Use Git / Bitbucket for version control and peer reviews. Produce technical documentation and design artefacts. Support system testing and resolve service issues. Work within an Agile delivery...

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 modules for configuration, orchestration, and provisioning. Configure and integrate Cisco NSO and related orchestration tools...

Ansible Network Automation Engineer Our client is currently looking for a Network Automation Engineer that would be driving best practices for Ansible on the team. Description Tasks will include: - Migrate existing network scripts onto Ansible Automation Platform (standard tasks include removing routes, shutting interfaces, manipulating F5 virtual servers or Datagroups etc) - Write password rotation playbooks – local admin, snmp priv and auth - Write service failover playbooks - Automate customer onboarding process where only variables change (rewrite any existing templates and reimplement in Ansible) - Automate the software upgrade process for Cisco Nexus and IOS devices, capturing pre and post status and performing a post-upgrade comparison review - Write/review any existing templates for base network builds of equipment. For F5 builds, transition to AS3 (via Ansible) for controlling deployments. If time permits, also consider existing templates...

Initially, We are seeking an experienced automation engineer who can be hands-on in supporting project delivery, with the expectation that they would spend a significant amount of time on site working alongside the local team. Ideally, this would be someone with strong technical automation experience (not just project management), and familiarity with commissioning, validation, and electrical aspects of delivery. As this is a secondary manufacturing environment, the focus is mainly on packaged equipment and system integration rather than large-scale deployments. The initial work will involve the relocation of existing equipment from a facility that is being decommissioned into our new, smaller-scale OSD Therefore, experience with commissioning, integration and working with existing assets will be particularly helpful. We can offer a good hourly rate for this role. This is an on-site, full-time position for a Control System Engineer based in Ware, BC. The successful candidate...

This is a 6 month FTC Maintenance Technician Location, commutable from – Coventry A fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer has arisen to work for an internationally renowned Automation solutions provider based in the Coventry area. Skills required for the role of Maintenance Technician * Maintenance and repairs on a range of automated equipment * Carry out PPMs * Electrical engineering – Motors, invertors, sensors, fault finding etc. * Mechanical – Servicing and maintenance * PLCs – fault finding * Recognised engineering qualification (electrical / electronic / mechatronics) Company benefits – * Pension Scheme / Holidays / Life assurance * Excellent individual career development plans Commutable from: Coventry Other job titles – Automation Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi-skilled maintenance engineer, Reliability Technician, Engineering Technician

Orchestration Software Engineer + 2 year contract working our of Corsham + Mainly remore working + £530 to £575 per day + SC Cleared Key Skills: + Python + Linux RHCA or RHCE We are looking for an Orchestration Software Engineer to help build and evolve a cutting-edge Infrastructure Automation platform supporting a major UK Defence programme. You'll be part of the Infrastructure Automation Engineering Service, designing and delivering robust, scalable automation solutions across complex enterprise environments. Translation: you'll turn messy, manual, legacy build processes into slick, repeatable, automated deployments. And yes, some of it will fight back. What You'll Be Doing Designing, developing, and validating infrastructure automation components for the NSoIT(D) platform. Writing production-grade automation using: Python 3 (core automation logic) Ansible (deployment) Jenkins (CI/CD & build pipelines) Bash & PowerShell (Linux & Windows automation)...

Booth Welsh have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Instrument Engineer to join our team! You will assist in projects in the following industries, Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical and Nuclear. Booth Welsh is an engineering technology company delivering smart, sustainable solutions across various industries. We combine multi-discipline engineering with automation and digital technologies to help our clients achieve operational excellence As a key member of our engineering team, we are looking for a talented individual with a wide range of professional skills. The role requires the individual to be working on and controlling multiple projects with a keen eye to ensure deadlines are achieved. This role will be Hybrid based with 2/3 days in office, work from home and the occasional site visit to work around various projects *** Please note that we can only accept applications from UK based candidates *** Key responsibilities: The role will include both...

Data Engineer | Outside IR35 | £400 - £500 | 6 months | Hybrid Nottingham  We’re looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer to join a growing data team supporting a large-scale modern data platform project. Working 3 days a week onsite on the outskirts of Nottingham, you'll be a key contributor in evolving the organisation’s data capability, focusing on best‑practice engineering, clean architecture, and high‑value BI delivery. Key Responsibilities Design, build and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks. Develop scalable data models and transformations using SQL and Python. Work hands‑on with Databricks (Lakehouse, Delta tables, notebooks, workflows). Deliver high-quality dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI. Implement best practices for data quality, governance, lineage and automation. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including analysts, product owners and business stakeholders. Support performance tuning, cost optimisation and...

Azure Data Engineer - 3–6-month contract We are looking for a Data Engineer to join a growing digital and data function supporting a modern, cloud-based data platform. This role focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable data solutions that enable analytics, operational reporting, and data-driven decision making across the organisation. You will work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver well-engineered data pipelines and models, contributing to the continuous improvement of data platforms and engineering standards. Azure data engineer responsibilities: Build and support robust ELT data pipelines using Azure-based technologies and SQL Develop structured data models aligned to modern data platform patterns Ensure data solutions meet performance, security, quality, and reliability standards Contribute to agile delivery, code reviews, and continuous improvement of engineering practices Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to...

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...

Role: Senior DevOps Integration Engineer Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite / 40% remote - Cheshire Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026 Rate: £600 to £630 per day Role Overview We're looking for a Senior DevOps Integration Engineer to take ownership of designing, automating, and integrating modern CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and platform tooling. This is a hands-on technical role focused on building scalable, resilient DevOps solutions that improve deployment speed, platform reliability, and engineering efficiency across multiple teams. If you like solving complex automation problems and making pipelines purr rather than scream, you'll feel at home here. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain enterprise-scale CI/CD pipelines across multi-service environments Integrate build, test, security scanning, and deployment workflows Automate cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) Build and manage container platforms using Docker 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...

Network Engineer - Gothenburg (Sweden) - 50% Remote Assignment Period: 09 March 2026 to 29 February 2028 Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join a leading global propulsion technology organization's team in Gothenburg. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust network infrastructures for both wired and wireless systems, ensuring security, reliability, and high performance. You will also help optimize solutions such as Cisco ISE and Catalyst Centre, or similar technologies, supporting operational excellence across international sites. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and oversee complex network architecture (wired and wireless) across multiple sites. - Ensure optimal network performance, security, and reliability. - Manage and optimize network access controls and policies (e.g., 802.1X, NAC). - Utilize advanced monitoring, troubleshooting, and observability tools. - Ensure robust enterprise...