Description
My client, a leading financial services firm in Dublin City Centre is actively looking for a Senior Automation Engineer for a permanent position.
Hybrid working options are available for this role.
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 in accordance with function’s quality standards, controls, architecture, wider organisation security standards and optimal total cost of ownership.
- Propose and apply best practice approaches
- Produce genuine ideas, pioneer solutions that are scalable and secure
- Manage efficiently day-to-day requests as well as engage in more complex projects
- Manage and prioritises multiple streams of workload
- Develop and leverage a close working relationship with key technology stakeholders within the business, with peers across Europe
- Lead, develop and motivate a team of software developers to ensure they achieve and contribute 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 virtualisation 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 in order to ensure delivery of quality automation solutions
Key Competencies
- Communication and Influencing
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Planning and Organising
- Innovation and Change
- Operational Excellence and Process Improvement
If you feel you are a good fit for this role then please apply through the portal provided with your up to date C.V and contact details.
