
Automation Engineer
Attivo
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cheltenham • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Application Support & Operations
- Resolve day-to-day application incidents and service requests within agreed SLAs.
- Configure, maintain, and continuously optimise business systems in line with operational requirements.
- Monitor and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of data flows between systems.
- Automation & Development
- Develop and maintain Python scripts, Power Platform solutions, and other automation solutions to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Implement and manage cloud-based data solutions using Azure services (e.g., Azure functions, Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics).
- Design and deploy small-scale system integrations via APIs and other methods to support business operations.
- Design
- Design and optimise data models, schemas, and ETL/ELT transformations for data warehouse environments (including Snowflake).
- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
- Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Produce and maintain clear technical and process documentation.
- Mentor and guide colleagues to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to best practices.
Requirements
- Proven experience supporting and maintaining business applications in a service environment.
- Demonstrable proficiency in developing automation and scripting solutions using Python.
- Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) with the ability to write and optimise queries.
- Demonstrable hands-on experience with APIs and system integrations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to manage incidents and service requests effectively while balancing project-based enhancements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Non-contributory Pension Scheme (8%)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cashplan
- Income Protection
- Critical Illness
- Death in Service
- Parking allowance
- Generous holiday allowance, rising with length of service
- Work from home and flexible working available
- Excellent culture, promoting employee wellbeing and engagement.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
PythonPower PlatformAzure functionsData FactoryDatabricksSynapse AnalyticsETLELTSQL ServerPostgreSQL
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganisational skillsdetail-orientedindependent workmentoringcollaborationprocess improvement