Automation

Reed; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is hiring an IT Automation Engineer to join their Watford technology team in a hybrid role. You will design, build and support automation solutions across cloud and on-prem environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure services and modern DevOps practices.

You will migrate legacy processes to Azure Runbooks, Logic Apps and Function Apps, integrate multiple business systems, and ensure security and governance are embedded in every automation project.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PowerShell scripting for automation tasks.
• Proficiency in C#/.NET Framework and .NET Core development.
• Strong SQL and data handling capabilities.
• Experience consuming and building REST APIs for integrations.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices and automation pipelines.
• Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement automation improvements across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Design, develop, test, document and maintain automation solutions.
• Migrate legacy processes to Azure services (Runbooks, Logic Apps, Function Apps).
• Design and deliver system integrations to enable end-to-end automation.
• Ensure security, compliance and risk management in automation projects.
• Support incidents, changes and on-call requests as needed.

Skills

PowerShell

C# .NET

SQL

REST APIs

DevOps practices

ITIL

Tools

Azure Runbooks

Azure Logic Apps

Azure Function Apps

System Center Orchestrator

Job description

IT Automation Engineer

Location: Watford (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office, 2 days working from home)
Salary: £45,000 - 51,000 + Car allowance £5K

About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced IT Automation Engineer to join their growing technology team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled automation professional to play a key role in driving operational efficiency, technical innovation, and business transformation through automation technologies.

As an IT Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, documenting, and supporting automation solutions across cloud and on-premise environments. You will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to identify opportunities for automation, modernise legacy processes, and deliver scalable solutions using Microsoft Azure and related technologies.

This role offers the chance to contribute to the development of an "Automation as a Service" capability while ensuring all solutions are secure, compliant, and aligned with best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, analyse, prioritise, and implement service and business improvements through automation.
• Design, develop, test, document, and maintain automation solutions using modern DevOps methodologies and standards.
• Redevelop and migrate legacy automated processes into Microsoft Azure services, including Runbooks, Logic Apps, and Function Apps.
• Design and deliver integrations across multiple business systems to support end-to-end automation.
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and risk management requirements.
• Embed security controls and governance standards throughout automation implementations.
• Participate in peer reviews, defect resolution, technical inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain configuration management and orchestration tooling.
• Contribute to governance, standards, patterns, and shared documentation repositories.
• Provide support for incidents, problems, and change requests, including participation in out-of-hours and on-call support where required.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong background in automation engineering, cloud technologies, and software development.

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience with:

• PowerShell
• C# (.NET Framework and .NET Core)
• SQL
• REST APIs

Proven experience delivering end-to-end automation solutions across both cloud and on-premise environments.

Strong experience with orchestration and configuration management tools (e.g. System Center Orchestrator).

Extensive practical knowledge of Microsoft Azure automation technologies, including:

• Azure Runbooks
• Azure Logic Apps
• Azure Function Apps

Strong understanding and application of DevOps principles and practices.

Experience working within ITIL or similar service management frameworks.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

Key Competencies

• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Process improvement and operational efficiency
• Change management and user adoption
• Digital innovation and emerging technologies
• Benefits realisation and business value measurement
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Governance, compliance, and risk management