Senior Engineer – Python

Aristocrat; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Aristocrat is seeking a Senior Engineer – Python Automation to automate repetitive processes and advance Reporting Center of Excellence standards. You will develop end-to-end automation, review code, and maintain 500+ automation processes to ensure reliability and governance.

The role requires high-level Python skills, strong communication, and experience with ERP data sources and legacy environments. You will mentor juniors and drive continuous improvement across automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar.
• 3+ years of Python development experience.
• Advanced Python skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience integrating data from ERP systems and legacy environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end automation solutions from intake to production and documentation following standards.
• Review automated solutions with team lead to ensure objectives are met.
• Maintain and document over 500 existing automation processes for reliability and cadence.
• Lead meetings with business partners to identify automation opportunities and governance.

Skills

Python

Communication

ERP systems

Goal setting

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar

Tools

SQL

Selenium

Power Automate

CoPilot

Job description

At Aristocrat, our groundbreaking spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence drive every aspect of our business. As innovators in gaming and technology, we bring fresh thinking and creativity to deliver outstanding experiences daily. We're looking for a Senior Engineer – Python Automation to transform our enterprise organization by automating repetitive processes and advancing our Reporting Center of Excellence standards.

What You’ll Do

• Develop the complete Life Cycle of Automation Solutions from intake through development, debugging, testing, deployment into production, and documentation, following the Reporting Center of Excellence’s standards and governance.
• Review all developed automated solutions with team leader to ensure objectives and guidelines are met.
• Build sustainability documentation for each automated process; review other team members' documentation; and contribute to team training and professional development activities.
• Run and maintain over 500 existing automation processes to ensure consistent, up-to-date, and accurate operating rhythm.
• Lead and coordinate recurring meetings with business collaborators to provide functional and technical expertise in identifying automation opportunities, process improvement, and Automation Governance.
• Research and develop code to improve existing automations for better performance and sustainability.
• Support the Reporting Center of Excellence in advancing both strategic and tactical implementation of solutions to meet organizational automation objectives.
• Direct the creation of Python-based and Agentic AI tools aimed at automating extensive repetitive tasks like combining various data sources, producing reports, and system reconciliation.
• Conduct detailed reviews of automation code developed by team members, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to guidelines and organizational standards.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, encouraging skill development in Python, automation frameworks, and problem‑solving techniques.
• Find opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to optimize existing automations.
• Research and incorporate new Python libraries and AI tools to improve automation capabilities.
• Support proof‑of‑concept developments for evaluating new AI tools and frameworks for automation efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Seeking

• Must have high‑level Python skills.
• Strong communication skills, able to work independently and in a team‑oriented environment.
• Experience working with a wide range of data sources, including multiple ERP systems and legacy environments.
• Ability to set and accomplish goals.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• High level of personal and professional accountability, with the ability to enlist the cooperation of peer groups involved in common business goals.
• Ability to meet changing demands and adapt to frequently changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or similar.
• 3+ years of experience in Python Development (or MS in above subjects + 0‑2 years experience).
• Advanced abilities in Python, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Preferred experience (not required): R, SQL, Java, C++, C#, HTML, Selenium, Power Automate and CoPilot, Studio for Agent Building, Snowflake or other Data Warehouses, PowerBI or any other dashboarding tool, IPA, Anaplan (or similar corporate reporting cube environment), Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).

Proficiencies

• Integrity or equivalent experience
• Organization
• Decision making
• Business insight
• Integrity
• Authenticity
• Leadership

Personal Attributes

• Effective communicator
• Quick learner
• Attention to detail
• Good teamwork skills with a demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams
• High degree of problem‑solving, advanced analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Self‑motivated with a drive to completion/resolution

Join us at Aristocrat and be part of a world‑class team transforming our enterprise organization through outstanding automation solutions!

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

Benefits

• Robust benefits package

Travel Expectations

None

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.