Hybrid Senior Automation Engineer

at Attivo

• Job title: Senior Automation Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Azure, Cloud, ETL, Postgres, Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cheltenham, United Kingdom

About the role

• Senior Automation Engineer responsible for core applications and automation initiatives at Attivo. Ensuring reliable systems while optimizing business operations and improving efficiency.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and supporting core business applications while driving automation and integration initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Resolve day-to-day application incidents and service requests within agreed SLAs.
• Configure, maintain, and continuously optimize business systems in line with operational requirements.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy, integrity, and reliability of data flows between systems.
• 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 and optimize 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.
• 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 optimize 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.