Automation Infrastructure Engineer

CBSbutler Ltd.; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the technology sector is searching for an experienced Automation Engineer to join an Agile team in Corsham. This role requires significant expertise in developing automated solutions, web services, and system deployment. Candidates should possess at least 12 months of relevant experience, including PHP and JavaScript, and must have valid Security Clearance. This position offers competitive daily rates and is hybrid, requiring on-site attendance two days a week.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of hands-on experience within the last 3 years.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High-level analytical and critical thinking capability.
• Valid Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Develop automated solutions to support large-scale infrastructure.
• Build robust web services and ensure secure deployment.
• Collaborate within high-performing technical teams.

Skills

PHP web services

JavaScript web services

REST-based web services

SOAP-based web services

Automated deployment

Troubleshooting hardware/software failures

Agile development team

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Automation Engineer

+6 months +

+Hybrid working in Corsham 2 days a week on site

+SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential

+£550 - £625 a day

+Inside IR35

We're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced, Agile delivery team supporting large-scale, multi-vendor infrastructure environments. You'll play a key role in developing automated solutions, building robust web services, and ensuring consistent, secure deployment across complex architectures.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, streamlining processes, and working collaboratively within high-performing technical teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

To be considered, candidates must have at least 12 months of hands‑on experience within the last 3 years in:

• Creating PHP and JavaScript web services

• Consuming REST-based web services

• Consuming SOAP-based web services

• Automated deployment of server, network, and storage technologies across multiple vendors

• Building or supporting large infrastructure environments

• Troubleshooting hardware and software component failures

• Working effectively within an Agile development team

Additional essential requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High-level analytical and critical thinking capability

• Valid Security Clearance (SC)

• Competency with the Microsoft Office Suite

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

The following experience is beneficial:

• Previous work within the UK public sector, ideally Defence or Defence Digital (formerly ISS)

• Experience delivering accredited secure solutions within UK Government environments

If you'd like to discuss the Automation Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to [e-mail] and I will get in touch.