Site Ops & Automation Engineer
UST • Leicester, England, United Kingdom
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Role & seniority
- Site Ops & Automation Engineer (mid/senior level) focused on AI-driven operations within the Developments team
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Stack/tools
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Python for automation and AI-enabled workflows
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Automation testing: Selenium, Playwright
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AI/ML: Vertex AI, embeddings, AI-assisted code completion; complex prompts
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Data/BI: SQL, Power BI, Tableau
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Web tech: HTML, CSS, JavaScript; APIs for data consumption
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Testing/QA and validation workflows
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Design, implement, and scale Python-based automation scripts and AI-enabled workflows to reduce manual effort and errors
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Build reusable automation frameworks, map processes with stakeholders, and monitor impact (efficiency gains, capacity released, outcomes)
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Develop and maintain Python-based automated testing/validation, introduce AI-assisted validation, and drive AI collaboration to improve performance
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Must-have skills
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Proven ability to design and scale automation using Python; process mapping and stakeholder collaboration
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Experience integrating AI/ML services to augment human decision-making
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API consumption, and working knowledge of web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS) for troubleshooting
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Proficiency with Selenium/Playwright for automated content validation across browsers/devices
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Strong analytics with Python, SQL, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
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Excellent communication; ability to translate automation impact into business insights
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Collaborative, automation
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Full Description
Site Ops & Automation Engineer UST is recruiting a Site Ops AI & Automation Engineer to join the Developments team and drive AI innovation .
About the rol eAs the Site Ops AI & Automation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in transforming operations by integrating automation and AI into daily workflows. You’ll streamline repetitive tasks, enhance accuracy, and accelerate decision-making using cutting edge tools and data analysis
. Embedded in the Site Operations team, you’ll drive an automation first culture by building smart, practical solutions that reduce manual effort and prepare the organisation for more advanced AI adopti
on What you
do Business Process Automat
ion Identify repetitive or manual business processes across multiple teams within the department where automation could support efficiency and reduce er rors.Design and implement Python based automation scripts and AI enabled workflows that complement human effort, allowing scale and enhanced productivity across teamsPartner closely with stakeholders to map existing processes, understand team pain points, and co-create automation solutions that improve producti vity.Build reusable automation frameworks that can be shared across teams, encouraging consistent best practice and reducing duplication of ef fort.Monitor and measure the impact of automation, highlighting where it has helped teams work more effectively, freed capacity, or improved outc omes.Act as a champion for AI collaboration, showing how automation supports people in their roles and strengthens overall perform
ance. Automated Testing & Quality Assu
rance Develop, implement, and maintain Python based scripts to validate platform functionality and perfo rmance.Continuously review and enhance testing processes, introducing AI assisted validation to increase efficiency and co verage.Proactively identify opportunities for automation in regression testing, reporting, and operational wor kflows.Experience with building complex engineered prompts to aid implementation of tasks.Experienced in using AI to aid in code completion (desi rable).Experience with Vertex AI and/or embeddings for data vectorisation (desi
rable). What you wi
ll bring Proven ability to design, implement and scale efficient automation scripts and workflows, primarily using Python, to reduce manual effort, enhance efficiency, and minimise errors. This includes process mapping, stakeholder collaboration, and experience integrating AI/ML services to augment human decisio n-making.Comfortable developing and maintaining scripts using frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright) for content validation, cross-browser/cross-device compatibility, and proactive error detectionStrong analytical skills combining Python, SQL, and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) with automation to give insights.Must have hands-on experience consuming and interpreting APIs and a working knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS) for effective trouble shooting.Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical outputs and automation impact (time saved, risk reduced) into clear, business-focused insights for stakeholders at al l levels.Must be a strong collaborator focused on driving an automation-first culture and managing multiple priorities eff ectively.A strong collaborator with an inquisitive mindset for emer
ging tech