Automation Engineer (Python) - temp

Independent Recruiters Groep BV; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross monthly salary €6,500 (40h)

40-hour work week

Temporary employment via Independent

Initial 6 months with extension

Rotterdam-based international env't

Job summary

Independent Recruiters Groep BV seeks an experienced Automation Engineer (Python) to transform IT operations into scalable automation. You will script and pipeline automation across IT Operations, ServiceDesk, identity integrations, and cloud platforms in a global hybrid IT environment.

The role emphasizes secure, auditable automation with proper documentation, collaboration with Cloud, Security, and Platform teams, and a 6-month temporary contract based in Rotterdam.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Automation Engineer with PowerShell and Python experience.
• Experience with REST APIs, Microsoft Graph, JSON and API authentication.
• Practical knowledge of Azure DevOps Pipelines, Repos, YAML and Git.
• Good understanding of Entra ID, app registrations, RBAC, PIM, managed identities and service principals.
• Experience with Azure Key Vault, secure credential management and troubleshooting automation across APIs, identity, permissions, networking and data sources.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining and troubleshooting automation scripts and pipelines for IT Operations and ServiceDesk processes;
• Modernizing onboarding, offboarding and identity processes using Entra ID, Oracle HCM, Microsoft Graph and related APIs;
• Building and maintaining Azure DevOps pipelines and repositories using YAML and Git-based workflows;
• Developing reusable automation in PowerShell and Python across Microsoft 365, Azure, Jira, Key Vault and other platforms;
• Improving automation reliability through structured logging, monitoring, audit trails and failure notifications, while documenting solutions for operational handover.

Skills

PowerShell

Python

REST APIs

Microsoft Graph

YAML

Git

Azure DevOps

Entra ID

RBAC

PIM

Service principals

Azure Key Vault

JSON

Tools

Azure DevOps Pipelines

Repos

Terraform

Jira APIs

Linux automation

KQL

Log Analytics

Job description

Automation Engineer (Python) - temp

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer who enjoys turning complex and repetitive IT processes into reliable, scalable automation? Do you have strong programming skills in PowerShell and Python, combined with experience in APIs, Azure DevOps and identity management? Then this temporary Automation Engineer position could be a great next step.

Responsibilities Automation Engineer (Python) - temp

As an Automation Engineer, you will help develop, operate and modernize automation across IT Operations within a global hybrid IT environment.

Your work will support user lifecycle management, ServiceDesk request fulfilment, identity integrations, reporting, cloud operations and cross-system workflows. Reliability, security, traceability and maintainability are key: you are not simply writing scripts, but building automation that can be securely used and maintained within an international enterprise environment.

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing, maintaining and troubleshooting automation scripts and pipelines for IT Operations and ServiceDesk processes;
• Modernizing onboarding, offboarding and identity processes using Entra ID, Oracle HCM, Microsoft Graph and related APIs;
• Building and maintaining Azure DevOps pipelines and repositories using YAML and Git-based workflows;
• Developing reusable automation in PowerShell and Python across Microsoft 365, Azure, Jira, Key Vault and other platforms;
• Improving automation reliability through structured logging, monitoring, audit trails and failure notifications, while documenting solutions for operational handover.

You will work closely with Cloud Engineers, Workplace, ServiceDesk, Security, Platform and business application teams.

Requirements Automation Engineer (Python) - temp

For this position, we are looking for a hands‑on Automation Engineer with strong programming skills who can independently investigate complex issues across scripts, APIs, permissions and business processes.

You bring:

• Strong programming and scripting experience with PowerShell and Python;
• Experience with REST APIs, Microsoft Graph, JSON and API authentication;
• Practical knowledge of Azure DevOps Pipelines, Repos, YAML and Git;
• Good understanding of Entra ID, app registrations, RBAC, PIM, managed identities and service principals;
• Experience with Azure Key Vault, secure credential management and troubleshooting automation across APIs, identity, permissions, networking and data sources.

Experience with Oracle HCM integrations, Jira APIs, Terraform/Infrastructure as Code, Linux automation, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics or KQL is considered an advantage.

You are comfortable working independently in an international environment and understand the importance of security, least privilege, auditability and proper documentation. As the working language is English, professional proficiency in English is required.

In short Automation Engineer (Python) - temp

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer who enjoys turning complex and repetitive IT processes into reliable, scalable automation? Do you have strong programming skills in PowerShell and Python, combined with experience in APIs, Azure DevOps and identity management? Then this temporary Automation Engineer position could be a great next step.

The offer Automation Engineer (Python) - temp

You will join an international environment where you can make a direct impact on the automation and further professionalization of IT Operations.

In addition, we offer:

• A gross monthly salary of approximately €6,500 based on 40 hours, depending on knowledge and experience;
• A 40-hour working week;
• A temporary employment contract through Independent Recruiters Flex B.V.;
• An initial assignment of 6 months, with the possibility of extension;
• An international working environment, based in Rotterdam.