Job Title: Automation Engineer Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working) Contract Type: Day Rate Contract (via Umbrella Company) Industry: Financial Services Job Description We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join a financial services client based in Sheffield. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps, automation, and CI/CD pipelines, with the ability to work independently and troubleshoot complex infrastructure and service deployment issues across cloud platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical automation initiatives in a highly regulated and collaborative environment, working alongside global teams. Key Responsibilities * Automation and CI/CD Tools: * Develop, implement, and maintain automated workflows using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, and Git. * Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes. * DevOps Tooling and Cloud Platforms: * Leverage expertise in AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, GitHub, Jenkins, and Ansible to support infrastructure automation and deployment. * Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure and services deployment on GCP and Azure. * Scripting and Programming: * Create and maintain scripts using Shell, Groovy, and Python for automation tasks and process improvements. * Agile and Collaborative Working: * Work in an agile environment, using collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA to manage tasks and share knowledge. * Collaborate with virtual teams across multiple global locations to deliver seamless automation solutions. * Stakeholder Engagement: * Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, track multiple issues, and prioritize tasks effectively to drive results. Skills and Experience Required * Solid IT experience with a focus on software development processes and DevOps practices. * Expertise in automation and CI/CD tools, including: * Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Terraform, AWS, Kubernetes, GitHub. * Strong scripting skills using Shell, Groovy, and Python. * Experience working in agile and DevOps environments with team collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence, JIRA). * Ability to independently troubleshoot infrastructure and service deployment issues on GCP and Azure. * Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a global team setting. * Banking sector experience is highly desirable. * Proven ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a dynamic