Senior Automation Engineer

Contract role, Dublin city center/Hybrid 2x a week onsite. 

Automation and Control is seeking a Senior Automation Developer to join the team. The successful candidate will be the technical lead of the team, and provide shape, structure, and support to the overall development efforts of the team.

Key Accountabilities

• Technical lead for the team, responsible for delivering high-quality software solutions
• Engage with requests across the entire SDLC – analysis, design, development, testing, deployment and support
• Provide necessary oversight to ensure solutions are developed by function’s quality standards, controls, architecture, wider organization security standards, and optimal total cost of ownership.
• Propose and apply best practice approaches
• Produce genuine ideas, and pioneer solutions that are scalable and secure
• Manage efficiently day-to-day requests as well as engage in more complex projects
• Manage and prioritise multiple streams of workload
• Develop and leverage a close working relationship with key technology stakeholders within CTS, with peers across European Technology
• Led, develop, and motivated a team of software developers to ensure they achieved and contributed to their maximum potential

What you will need to be successful in the role

• Advanced scripting skills using Powershell or other scripting languages as well as fluency in one or more programming languages such as C#, Javascript, Python
• Strong SQL knowledge
• RESTful web services development experience would be an advantage.
• 8+ years in a scripting/programming / DevOps / automation /development role.
• Strong background in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Good understanding of virtualization technologies, in particular, VMWare
• Good understanding of Cloud computing. Knowledge of Azure services would be an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related technical field or equivalent, relevant work experience
• Minimum four years leading Automation Development and at least four years of programming experience
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug software
• Team worker who works easily with others
• Must be proactive with strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
• Willingness to learn new skills where required to ensure delivery of quality automation solutions

Key Competencies

• Communication and Influencing
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Planning and Organizing
• Innovation and Change