Automation Engineer

Head Resourcing; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK financial services client is looking for an Automation Engineer to join their team in Leeds on a hybrid basis. This role offers up to £37,700 salary and is ideal for recent graduates or those with 1-2 years' experience, focusing on developing and supporting automated solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and AI.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform for automation and process improvement.
• Understanding of MS365 tools (Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business).
• Exposure to Office Engineering including Telemetry and Add-On management.
• Experience or interest in scripting/coding.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal colleagues in AI and Automation squad.
• Develop, implement and support automated solutions across the organisation.

Skills

Microsoft Power Platform for automation

MS365 tools

Office Engineering

Scripting/coding (PowerShell, Power Platform, GraphAPI, JSON, Terraform)

Jira

Confluence

Education

Recent graduate or 1-2 years of relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Hybrid - Leeds (one day per week)

💰 Salary - up to £37,700

🛠 Role - Automation Engineer (12-month FTC)

Head Resourcing are delighted to be partnered with a UK financial services client who are looking to hire an Automation Engineer to join them on their exciting journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with 1-2 years' experience to progress your career in IT within a fully cloud-based business.

Role Responsibilities

As an Automation Engineer you will work closely with internal colleagues in their AI and Automation squad, and external suppliers to develop, implement and support automated solutions and applications across the organisation.

Experience with Microsoft Power Platform is key for this role.

Skills & Experience Required

• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform for automation and process improvement
• Understanding of MS365 tools (Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business)
• Exposure to Office Engineering (Telemetry, Add‑On management & governance)
• Experience or interest in scripting/coding (PowerShell, Power Platform, GraphAPI, JSON, Terraform)
• Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence
• Enthusiasm for process improvement using Automation and AI

Contact & Support

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