
Automation Engineer
Wipro • Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Role & seniority: Automation engineer focusing on IT operations, QA/testing, or business workflow automation. Seniority not specified.
Stack/tools
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Scripting/Programming: Python, PowerShell, Shell, JavaScript (some tools)
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Automation/CI: Ansible, Jenkins
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Containerization/Orchestration: RedHat OpenShift (required), Docker, Kubernetes (preferred)
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API/Version Control: REST APIs, Git, SVN
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Documentation/Tracking: Jira, Confluence
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Others: ArgoCD (preferred), test frameworks (Selenium, PyTest, Robot Framework)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Develop, test, and maintain automation scripts and tools
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Automate manual IT/QA/business processes (e.g., provisioning, patching, software deployment, testing)
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Integrate automation with existing systems, APIs, and tools; monitor/troubleshoot automated jobs
Must-have skills
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Proficient in Python, PowerShell, Shell; ability to use JavaScript for tooling
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Experience with Ansible and Jenkins
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Expertise with RedHat OpenShift; Docker and Kubernetes familiarity
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API integration (REST); version control (Git/SVN)
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IT operations or QA/testing process knowledge
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Documentation and process mapping; strong problem-solving and debugging
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Collaboration with IT/QA/business teams; familiarity with Jira/Confluence
Nice-to-haves
- ArgoCD for GitOps-based deployment and application management
Location & work type: Location not specified; work type not specified.
Full Description
Job description
Job Description
Role Focus
- Automating repetitive IT, infrastructure, or business processes
- Improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention
- Focus on IT operations, QA/testing, or business workflow automation
- Strong understanding of enterprise environments, controls, and compliance requirements
- Ability to manage work and deliverables independently
- Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain automation scripts and tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Shell)
- Automate manual processes (e.g., server provisioning, patching, software deployment, testing)
- Integrate automation with existing systems, APIs, and tools
- Develop and maintain automation for RedHat OpenShift environments
- Document automation workflows, best practices, and user guides
- Identify automation opportunities by collaborating with stakeholders
- Ensure automation solutions are robust, scalable, and maintainable
- May develop test automation frameworks (Selenium, PyTest, Robot Framework)
- Monitor and troubleshoot automated jobs and workflows
- Utilize Jira and Confluence for work tracking and documentation
Core Skills Required
Scripting/Programming: Python, PowerShell, Shell, JavaScript (for some tools)
Automation Tools: Ansible, Jenkins (for job automation)
Containerization & Orchestration: RedHat OpenShift (required), Docker, Kubernetes (preferred)
API Integration: REST API consumption and automation
IT Operations/QA: Understanding of system administration or testing processes
Version Control: Git, SVN
Documentation: Process mapping, workflow documentation
Problem-Solving: Analytical thinking, debugging automation failures
Collaboration: Working with IT, QA, or business teams to identify automation needs Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
Preferred Skills
- Experience with ArgoCD for GitOps-based deployment and application management
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