Automation Engineer
10 days ago
Manchester
Automation Engineer – Data Analytics Platforms Location: Remote (UK) Duration: 6 months Pay Rate: Open to negotiation (depending on experience) About the Role Join a prestigious global consulting firm’s data analytics team that empowers users across multiple regions with best-in-class analytics solutions. You’ll help streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and make data tools like Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and KNIME easy to use for employees worldwide. This is a high-impact role where your automation skills will directly improve efficiency and adoption of analytics platforms at scale. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement automation workflows across analytics platforms., • Build and maintain self-serve applications for internal users using product APIs., • Integrate and manage cloud-based services (Azure, AWS) across platforms., • Develop and maintain REST APIs to enable seamless communication between tools., • Monitor system performance and implement improvements to ensure reliability., • Collaborate with global teams in Agile sprints, contributing to daily stand-ups and planning sessions. NOTE - This is not a general IT automation engineer. They need someone who can automate processes for analytics platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, KNIME) and integrate them with cloud services (Azure, AWS). Skills & Experience Mandatory: • Strong programming skills in Python AND (JavaScript, or TypeScript)., • Experience with automation, API integration, and workflow orchestration., • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS)., • Ability to build and maintain REST APIs and backend services., • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (GitHub/GitLab)., • Experience working in an Agile environment., • Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable: • Experience with Tableau REST API, Power BI REST API, or Microsoft Fabric automation., • Knowledge of KNIME Hub or similar analytics workflow platforms., • Experience integrating with identity and access management systems (Azure AD, Okta)., • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)., • Understanding of monitoring and logging frameworks., • Basic knowledge of UI frameworks for simple front-end interfaces. Education & Certifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field., • Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Google Cloud Professional are a plus. Why Apply? • Work with a global, high-impact analytics team., • Drive automation and efficiency across multiple platforms., • Flexible, remote working arrangement., • Open pay rate reflecting your skills and experience.