Senior Automation Engineer

N-able; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer/Software Engineer in Test to join their AI Team in Edinburgh or Dundee. This hybrid role involves leading testing approaches, mentoring junior engineers, and maintaining high-quality production code. A strong background in AI testing and cloud technologies, particularly using GO, Angular, and Terraform, is essential. Enjoy a variety of perks including medical coverage, generous PTO, and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Generous PTO and observed holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Custom learning experience

Qualifications

• Experience with RAG databases, data ingestion, and retrieval.
• Expertise in web services development (REST, GraphQL).
• Technical mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing for the Agentic AI solution.
• Maintain high-quality production code following best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure code quality.

Skills

AI testing principles

Test automation

Coding in GO

Problem solving

SQL

Cloud-native design

Tools

Angular

Terraform

AWS

Azure

Job description

Why N-able

At N-able, we’re not just helping businesses be secure —we’re redefining what it means to be cyber resilient. Our end-to-end platform blends AI-powered capabilities and flexible tech stacks, so customers can manage, secure, and recover with confidence. But the real power behind it all? Our people. We’re a global crew of N-ablites, who love solving complex problems, sharing knowledge, and delivering solutions that actually make a difference. If you're into meaningful work, fast growth, and a team that’s got your back, you’ll be surrounded by people who believe in what they do—and in you.

We are looking to hire a Senior Automation Engineer/Software Engineer in Test for our AI Team in our Dundee or Edinburgh hub. The role is hybrid and requires 2 days a week in the office.

What You’ll Do

• Lead our testing approach for our Agentic AI solution.
• Develop & maintain a high-quality production code that follow best practices to facilitate N‑able’s AI offerings.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency, and to mentor and provide feedback to junior engineers.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, helping them improve their technical skills and grow in their careers.
• Ensuring code quality, writing automated tests, and participating in quality assurance efforts to maintain a high level of software quality.
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and coding standards.
• Work closely with other teams, such as product management, architecture, DevOps, UX, and quality assurance, to ensure that engineering projects align with business goals and user needs.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet technical requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous production AI experience.
• A strong understanding of LLMs, agents and AI testing principles.
• Exhibits high skill level in coding and software design, in test automation, and in product design.
• Experience with RAG databases including data ingestion and retrieval.
• Professional experience in writing code, the current tech stack is GO, Angular, Terraform.
• Solid understanding of development process with strong problem solving and debugging skills, experience working with escalations on customer/production issues.
• Experience working any relational DB and SQL and integrating with 3rd party services and platforms (eCommerce, billing, license management, web portals, etc.).
• Experience with Web services development (REST, GraphQL) and in planning and creating mid and low-level architecture for the new complex based on high level architecture vision.
• Expertise with cloud-based technologies AWS/Azure and expertise with Cloud-native methodologies and design.
• High motivation and willingness to drive the team forward to higher engineering standards.
• Experience driving new initiatives and improving processes.
• Strong OOP experience, patterns and best practices.
• Knowledge on SSDLC (Secure Software Development Lifecycle).
• Technical mentorship experience with team members.

Purple Perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Generous PTO and observed holidays.
• 2 Paid VoluNteer Days per year.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• FuN-raising opportunities as part of our giving program.
• N-ablite Learning – custom learning experience as part of our investment in you.
• The Way We Work – our hybrid working model based on trust and flexibility.

About N-able

At N-able, our mission is to protect businesses against evolving cyberthreats with an end-to-end cyber resilience platform to manage, secure, and recover. Our scalable technology infrastructure includes-powered capabilities, market-leading third‑party integrations, and the flexibility to employ technologies of choice—to transform workflows and deliver critical security outcomes. Our partner‑first approach combines our products with experts, training, and peer‑led events that empower our customers to be secure, resilient, and successful.