Service Automation Engineer in London

Moneycorp powers global payments for corporates, institutions and high net worth individuals, combining worldwide reach with local expertise. With over 45 years of market experience, two banking licences and offices in 11 countries, our technology delivers 24/7 accessibility, while our people deliver award-winning service. In 2024, we supported $1tn+ of payment volume, reaching 190 countries in 130 currencies. Our 32k+ corporate clients benefit from our regulatory resilience with 63+ permissions globally, access to major payment rails, and our proprietary technology.

We are seeking a Service Automation Engineer to join our Service Automation team, building automation capabilities that reduce operational toil, integrate disparate systems, and enable self‑service platforms within secure guardrails.

• Build automation services and workflows under guidance from senior engineers
• Develop APIs and integrations across tools (e.g. Jira, GitHub, Azure, monitoring platforms)
• Create automation features following established patterns and frameworks
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure quality
• Implement logging, metrics and observability in solutions
• Support internal users of automation and self‑service platforms
• Document code, runbooks and usage guides clearly
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with support from senior team members

• Build foundational knowledge of cloud platforms (especially Azure)
• Develop programming skills in Python, C# or Go
• Learn API design, authentication and integration techniques
• Gain exposure to workflow orchestration and event‑driven systems
• Build understanding of CI/CD, testing and engineering best practices
• Learn security fundamentals (zero‑trust, secure‑by‑design)
• Participate in design discussions and learn from experienced engineers

• 1–2 years’ experience in a tech role or relevant degree (Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc.)
• Basic programming skills in at least one language (Python, C#, Go, Java)
• Understanding of software development fundamentals (Git, testing, basic problem‑solving)
• Awareness of APIs (REST, HTTP, JSON concepts)
• Strong willingness to learn cloud, automation and integration technologies
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and support technical users
• Good communication skills and ability to document work clearly
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies

• Working knowledge of Python, C#, or Go (or willingness to learn)
• Basic understanding of APIs, HTTP and JSON
• Version control using Git (branching, pull requests)
• Awareness of testing practices (unit and integration testing)
• Debugging and problem‑solving skills

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) or strong interest to learn
• Familiarity with developer tools (IDEs, CLI tools, package managers)
• Basic understanding of authentication (tokens, credentials, secrets)
• Awareness of container concepts (e.g. Docker)

• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to document solutions and create simple guides
• Structured approach to troubleshooting
• Confidence to ask questions and seek guidance

Please note: This is a full‑time, permanent position with an opportunity to work hybrid in our London office.

This role offers a competitive salary, plus a benefits package including private medical health insurance.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and included. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively cultivate an inclusive culture where diversity thrives, and we empower our colleagues to drive meaningful change within our organization through Employee Engagement initiatives and value champion networks.

We recognize that fostering inclusivity is an ongoing journey, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to progress. By measuring our efforts through regular assessments and listening to the feedback of our employees, we strive to ensure that our initiatives are impactful and responsive to the evolving needs of our workforce.

Together, we want to build a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, as we believe this is the foundation of innovation, creativity, and collective success.