Senior Automation Engineer

Join us, and automate the future of enterprise IT operations!

Kraków - based opportunity with hybrid work model (2 days/week in the office).

As an Automation Engineer, you will be working for our client, a global leader in financial services currently enhancing its IT infrastructure with cutting-edge automation. You will be contributing to the design, development, and optimization of automated solutions that span on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Focused on improving operational efficiency and reliability, this role plays a key part in integrating CI/CD practices, scripting automation workflows, and collaborating across teams. You'll be supporting the delivery of scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure through modern automation frameworks and continuous innovation.

Your main responsibilities:

• Creating and maintaining scripts and workflows to automate infrastructure tasks
• Designing monitoring and observability tools for full automation coverage
• Collaborating with DevOps and IT teams on cloud and hybrid automation
• Implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery
• Automating testing workflows to ensure production readiness
• Writing and maintaining scripts in Python, PowerShell or equivalent languages
• Troubleshooting and resolving automation failures in a timely manner
• Optimizing automation processes for scalability and high performance
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to technical best practices
• Documenting automation workflows and maintaining technical standards

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• Proven experience in infrastructure automation for on-prem environments
• Proficiency in scripting with Python, PowerShell or similar languages
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Ansible and Jenkins
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Experience managing Linux-based distributed platforms and virtual machines
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional technical teams
• Clear communication skills and attention to documentation
• Capacity to manage priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Commitment to automation quality, testing, and continuous improvement

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar containerization technologies
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and automation through API integrations
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK
• Background in automating hybrid cloud infrastructure
• Understanding of infrastructure as code principles and tools
• Exposure to Agile or DevSecOps delivery frameworks
• Ability to evaluate and integrate new automation tools
• Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries
• Familiarity with automated testing strategies in CI/CD pipelines
• Involvement in designing resilient automation architectures

We offer you:

ITDS Business Consultants is involved in many various, innovative and professional IT projects for international companies in the financial industry in Europe. We offer an environment for professional, ambitious, and driven people. The offer includes:

• Stable and long-term cooperation with very good conditions 
• Enhance your skills and develop your expertise in the financial industry
• Work on the most strategic projects available in the market
• Define your career roadmap and develop yourself in the best and fastest possible way by delivering strategic projects for different clients of ITDS over several years
• Participate in Social Events, training, and work in an international environment
• Access to attractive Medical Package
• Access to Multisport Program
• Access to Pluralsight
• Flexible hours & remote work

Internal job number #6964

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