Automation Support Engineer

N Consulting Limited; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 63,884 - 74,532; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a skilled Automation Support Engineer in Germany to maintain automation systems and support business operations. Responsibilities include providing support for automation tools, troubleshooting incidents, and collaborating with development teams. Candidates should have strong experience with automation frameworks and scripting languages such as Python and Bash. The role offers a daily salary ranging from €300 to €350 and requires 4-8 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in automation support roles.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI.
• German language skills (B1/B2 level) preferred, not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide L2/L3 support for automation tools and scripts.
• Monitor automation processes for high availability.
• Troubleshoot incidents and collaborate with DevOps teams.
• Maintain documentation for automation processes.

Skills

Strong experience in automation tools

Proficiency in scripting languages

Good troubleshooting and debugging skills

Understanding of APIs and integrations

Good communication and collaboration skills

Tools

Ansible

Jenkins

UiPath

Selenium

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

LocationNuremburg, Germany# Automation Support Engineer at N Consulting LtdLocationNuremburg, GermanySalary€300 - €350 /dayJob TypeContractDate PostedApril 2nd, 2026Apply Now**Job Title: Automation Support Engineer****Location: Germany onsite****Experience: 4-8****Job Summary**We are looking for a skilled **Automation Support Engineer** to support, maintain, and enhance automation systems and tools used across business and IT operations. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, experience in automation frameworks, and the ability to ensure system reliability and performance.**Key Responsibilities*** Provide **L2/L3 support** for automation tools, scripts, and workflows* Monitor automation processes and ensure **high availability and performance*** Troubleshoot and resolve **incidents, defects, and failures** in automation pipelines* Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to **improve automation solutions*** Maintain and update **automation scripts (Python, Shell, PowerShell, etc.)*** Perform **root cause analysis (RCA)** and implement preventive measures* Support deployment and release processes in **CI/CD environments*** Maintain documentation for automation processes and support procedures* Work with stakeholders to identify opportunities for **process optimization****Required Skills*** Strong experience in **automation tools** (e.g., Ansible, Jenkins, UiPath, Selenium, etc.)* Proficiency in scripting languages like **Python, Bash, or PowerShell*** Experience with **CI/CD tools** (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)* Knowledge of **Linux/Unix and/or Windows environments*** Understanding of **APIs, REST services, and integrations*** Familiarity with **monitoring tools** (Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, etc.)* Good troubleshooting and debugging skills**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience with **cloud platforms** (AWS, Azure, GCP)* Knowledge of **containerization** (Docker, Kubernetes)* Exposure to **ITIL processes** (incident, change, problem management)* German language skills (B1/B2 level) – preferred but not mandatory**Soft Skills*** Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities* Good communication and collaboration skills* Ability to work in **rotational shifts/on-call support*** Proactive and detail-oriented mindset**Nice to Have*** Experience in **RPA tools** (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism)* Knowledge of **test automation frameworks*** Prior experience in **production support roles**