Automation Engineer in Glasgow

Job Title: Automation and Observability Engineer

Location: Glasgow (hybrid)

Contract: 12-months (possible extensions)

Pay rate: up to £500 p/d PAYE

Are you an experienced Automation and Observability Engineer looking to make an impact in a global financial services environment? We are seeking a talented engineer to join our Enterprise Technology Services team, delivering high-quality automation and observability solutions to enhance data protection and system reliability.

What you\’ll do:

• Work closely with internal teams to automate processes and improve alerting/observability solutions.
• Focus on enhancing the reliability of the data protection environment through automation or improved observability.
• Address complex technical issues, providing innovative solutions to accelerate service resumption.
• Collaborate with global teams and communicate effectively across varying technical specializations.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong automation and observability experience with Python, PyKit (Perl/PowerShell a plus).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), Git, and technologies like Prometheus, Grafana, and Ansible.
• Experience with REST APIs and debugging complex issues beyond documentation.
• Background in systems administration (UNIX/Windows) and knowledge of backup technologies (Veritas NetBackup is a bonus).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

If this seems like a good fit, please apply today!

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any grounds.