At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive AI innovation and automate workflows in our eCommerce Developments team.
- Company: Join NEXT, a leading eCommerce brand with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork and creativity.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of AI and automation, making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in Python, automation, and collaboration skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
hackajob is collaborating with Next Ltd to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. We are looking for a Site Ops AI & Automation Engineer to join the eCommerce Developments team and drive AI innovation forward! Based at the NEXT Head Office in Leicestershire!
The Role: Our eCommerce Developments team are responsible for implementing, testing and building on the UX designs plus the requirements of our partnered brands and the overall content of the website. As the Site Ops AI & Automation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in transforming our operations by integrating automation and AI into daily workflows. You’ll streamline repetitive tasks, enhance accuracy and accelerate decision-making using cutting edge tools and data analysis. Embedded in the Site Operations team, you’ll drive an automation first culture by building smart, practical solutions that reduce manual effort and prepare the organisation for more advanced AI adoption.
What You'll Take On:
- Business Process Automation Identify repetitive or manual business processes across multiple teams within the department where automation could support efficiency and reduce errors. Design and implement Python based automation scripts and AI enabled workflows that complement human effort, allowing scale and enhanced productivity across teams. Partner closely with stakeholders to map existing processes, understand team pain points, and co-create automation solutions that improve productivity. Build reusable automation frameworks that can be shared across teams, encouraging consistent best practice and reducing duplication of effort. Monitor and measure the impact of automation, highlighting where it has helped teams work more effectively, freed capacity, or improved outcomes. Act as a champion for AI collaboration, showing how automation supports people in their roles and strengthens overall performance. Contribute to the departments wider adoption of automation and AI by upskilling colleagues, sharing knowledge, and creating accessible tools that empower teams.
- Automated Testing & Quality Assurance Develop, implement, and maintain Python based scripts to validate platform functionality and performance. Continuously review and enhance testing processes, introducing AI assisted validation to increase efficiency and coverage. Proactively identify opportunities for automation in regression testing, reporting, and operational workflows. Experience with building complex engineered prompts to aid implementation of tasks. Experienced in using AI to aid in code completion (desirable). Experience with Vertex AI and/or embeddings for data vectorisation (desirable).
You’ll be doing all this from either our Leicestershire Head Office. Our offices are inspiring, yes. But we understand that life happens. So, we’re big on making sure your work, works for you which is why we offer flexible working - 3 days in the office per week and 2 from home.
What You'll Bring:
- Proven ability to design, implement and scale efficient automation scripts and workflows, primarily using Python, to reduce manual effort, enhance efficiency, and minimise errors. This includes process mapping, stakeholder collaboration, and experience integrating AI/ML services to augment human decision-making.
- Comfortable developing and maintaining scripts using frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright) for content validation, cross-browser/cross-device compatibility, and proactive error detection (e.g., broken links, missing assets).
- Strong analytical skills combining Python, SQL, and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) with automation to give insights.
- Must have hands-on experience consuming and interpreting APIs and a working knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS) for effective troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical outputs and automation impact (time saved, risk reduced) into clear, business-focused insights for stakeholders at all levels.
- Must be a strong collaborator focused on driving an automation-first culture and managing multiple priorities effectively.
- A strong collaborator with an inquisitive mindset for emerging technologies and a passion for building AI aided systems.
- A background in eCommerce is beneficial but not essential.
Site Ops & AI Automation Engineer in Leicester employer: Next Ltd
Next Ltd is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, particularly for the Ecommerce Data Analyst role based at our Leicestershire Head Office. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer competitive salaries, flexible working options, and a range of benefits including a performance-based bonus and generous staff discounts. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values your insights and encourages the use of cutting-edge technology to drive global growth.
