113 Automation jobs in London

Our client, a leader in advanced manufacturing, is seeking an experienced Senior Process Automation Engineer to drive the integration and optimization of automated systems within their production facilities. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere within the UK. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and safety across our manufacturing operations. This role requires a blend of technical proficiency, project management skills, and a deep understanding of industrial automation.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement advanced automation systems and control strategies for manufacturing processes.
• Lead the selection and integration of PLCs, SCADA systems, robotics, and other automation hardware and software.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including P&IDs, functional design specifications, and operation manuals.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to identify opportunities for process improvement through automation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation system issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement robust testing and validation procedures for automated systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.
• Manage automation projects, including budget, timeline, and resource allocation.
• Provide training and technical support to operations personnel on automated systems.
• Stay abreast of emerging automation technologies and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in industrial automation engineering, with a strong focus on manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell), HMI/SCADA development, and industrial networks.
• Experience with robotics integration and programming (e.g., KUKA, FANUC).
• Strong understanding of process control principles and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

This fully remote role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing automation. If you are a dedicated engineer passionate about driving efficiency and innovation in a remote setting, we encourage you to apply.

Test Automation Engineer - UiPath - Leading Investment Bank - London

My client, a leading investment bank, is seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join their team and lead a Proof of Concept (POC) initiative focused on evaluating UiPath's Test Suite for automating testing across banking applications.

This is a hands-on role involving rapid prototyping, tool evaluation, and the delivery of automated test scenarios aimed at enhancing software quality and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Technical

• Design and implement a test automation framework using UiPath
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for financial applications
• Validate software functionality, performance, and security
• Review requirements and design documents for testability
• Assess UiPath's integration capabilities with CI/CD tools

Skills & Experience

Required

• Proven experience in IT automation projects
• Proficiency in UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and Test Suite
• Strong programming skills in Java, VB.NET, or C#
• Familiarity with Git, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred

• UiPath certifications (e.g., Advanced RPA Developer or Testing Engineer)
• Experience testing financial applications (Front, Middle, Back Office)
• Background in capital markets or investment banking
• Exposure to other automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Postman)
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, please apply with your updated CV.

Test Automation Engineer (Hardware/Software) – London

This cutting-edge R&D company based in West London is looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join their talented and collaborative team. Specialising in award-winning hardware and software solutions, this award-winning company is at the forefront of video processing, lighting and motion control technologies.

The Role
The Test Automation Engineer will work across a variety of hardware and software products and technologies, as a member of a collaborative team delivering market-leading solutions. These products span desktop and embedded applications, hardware and web API domains, and require a coordination of test approaches and tools across these to maximise efficiency and coverage.

The role will focus primarily on designing test systems for new products to ensure successful test automation architecture, with a secondary focus of updating and automating existing systems for control products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and architect test automation frameworks across varied platforms
li>Create and execute comprehensive test plans and scripts
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to refine system requirements
• Enhance testing efficiency by introducing new tools and methodologies
• Maintain test environments and ensure robust test coverage
• Lead and mentor junior QA engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices

Essential Experience:

• 5+ years in a test automation role
• Proficient in Python
• Strong background in CI/CD and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Expertise in software QA methodologies and tools
• Experience of hardware integration
• Familiarity with BDD and Gherkin syntax
• Hands-on experience in manual and automated testing

Desirable Extras:

• Experience with Postman, Froglogic Squish, and unit testing
• Knowledge of Ethernet, TLS, and video technologies
• Background in live events or installation environments
• Team leadership or project management experience

Benefits Include:

• Tax-free profit-sharing scheme
• Private health insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Pension contributions
• In-house training and development

Who You Are:
A creative problem-solver with a passion for quality and innovation. You're methodical, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about exploring new technologies. With excellent communication skills, you thrive in both independent and team settings.

Interested? Apply now to work on industry-leading solutions with a company that values innovation, sustainability, and its people.

Test Automation Engineer - UiPath - Leading Investment Bank - London

My client, a leading investment bank, is seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join their team and lead a Proof of Concept (POC) initiative focused on evaluating UiPath's Test Suite for automating testing across banking applications.

This is a hands-on role involving rapid prototyping, tool evaluation, and the delivery of automated test scenarios aimed at enhancing software quality and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Technical

• Design and implement a test automation framework using UiPath
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for financial applications
• Validate software functionality, performance, and security
• Review requirements and design documents for testability
• Assess UiPath's integration capabilities with CI/CD tools

Skills & Experience

Required

• Proven experience in IT automation projects
• Proficiency in UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and Test Suite
• Strong programming skills in Java, VB.NET, or C#
• Familiarity with Git, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred

• UiPath certifications (e.g., Advanced RPA Developer or Testing Engineer)
• Experience testing financial applications (Front, Middle, Back Office)
• Background in capital markets or investment banking
• Exposure to other automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Postman)
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, please apply with your updated CV.

Test Automation Engineer (Hardware/Software) – London

This cutting-edge R&D company based in West London is looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join their talented and collaborative team. Specialising in award-winning hardware and software solutions, this award-winning company is at the forefront of video processing, lighting and motion control technologies.

The Role
The Test Automation Engineer will work across a variety of hardware and software products and technologies, as a member of a collaborative team delivering market-leading solutions. These products span desktop and embedded applications, hardware and web API domains, and require a coordination of test approaches and tools across these to maximise efficiency and coverage.

The role will focus primarily on designing test systems for new products to ensure successful test automation architecture, with a secondary focus of updating and automating existing systems for control products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and architect test automation frameworks across varied platforms
li>Create and execute comprehensive test plans and scripts
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to refine system requirements
• Enhance testing efficiency by introducing new tools and methodologies
• Maintain test environments and ensure robust test coverage
• Lead and mentor junior QA engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices

Essential Experience:

• 5+ years in a test automation role
• Proficient in Python
• Strong background in CI/CD and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Expertise in software QA methodologies and tools
• Experience of hardware integration
• Familiarity with BDD and Gherkin syntax
• Hands-on experience in manual and automated testing

Desirable Extras:

• Experience with Postman, Froglogic Squish, and unit testing
• Knowledge of Ethernet, TLS, and video technologies
• Background in live events or installation environments
• Team leadership or project management experience

Benefits Include:

• Tax-free profit-sharing scheme
• Private health insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Pension contributions
• In-house training and development

Who You Are:
A creative problem-solver with a passion for quality and innovation. You're methodical, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about exploring new technologies. With excellent communication skills, you thrive in both independent and team settings.

Interested? Apply now to work on industry-leading solutions with a company that values innovation, sustainability, and its people.

**Introduction**
In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centres (Delivery Centres), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centres offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.
A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including Software and Red Hat.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground-breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
* Regular and frequent promotion and progression opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
* Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year; no one off annual reviews here
* A multitude of training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs as well as the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
* Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
* A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
* Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
* Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, 1 month paid paternity leave, 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
* More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday, a gym discount scheme, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
**Your role and responsibilities**
As a Automation Test Specialist at IBM, your technical skills will directly impact the quality of the software we create, and your recommendations and findings will help us make sure we're delivering the best of the best. Come work in an agile environment where you will help each iteration reach the next level. Whether the testing is manual, automated, or cognitive, you hold a key role in releasing the best deliverables to our clients and IBM alike.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Appium, or other automation testing tools
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and project management, to identify and prioritize testing requirements
* Develop and execute automated tests to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
* Analyze test results, identify defects, and report issues to the development team
* Work closely with the development team to resolve defects and improve the overall quality of the product
* Develop and maintain test automation frameworks, including test data management and test environment setup
* Participate in Agile development methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
* Collaborate with the QA team to develop and maintain testing strategies, test plans, and test cases
As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Experience in automation testing, preferably in the public sector or a similar industry
* Strong experience with automation testing tools such as Selenium, Appium, or other similar tools
* Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#
* Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop creative solutions
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
* Experience working with cloud-based technologies and DevOps practices is desirable
* Knowledge of public sector regulations and standards, such as GDPR and ISO 27001, is an advantage
* Relevant certifications such as:
* ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) Certification
* CSTE (Certified Software Test Engineer) Certification
* CTFL (Certified Tester Foundation Level) Certification
* Selenium Certification
* Appium Certification
* AWS Certified Developer - Associate or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
* Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Developer Associate
* Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Developer or Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Data Test Automation Technical lead

Location: London, UK

6 Months Contract or FTC

2 days onsite work per week

·   Overall Exp - 10 - 12 years, Relevant exp - 6 - 8 years. 

·   Excellent experience in testing of data

·   Experience in creating data testing frameworks from scratch

·   Provide guidance to the team for testing of data demonstrating real experience in technology and processes

·   Technology experience

o   JMeter – for API testing (Load and Performance testing experience not needed)

o   Groovy

o   Pyspark – Should be able to write scripts for data processing

o   Data Lakes

o   Kafka Streamsets

o   AWS cloud

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Data Test Automation Technical lead

Location: London, UK

6 Months Contract or FTC

2 days onsite work per week

• Overall Exp - 10 - 12 years, Relevant exp - 6 - 8 years.

• xcellent experience in testing of data

• E perience in creating data testing frameworks from scratch

• P ovide guidance to the team for testing of data demonstrating real experience in technology and processes

• T chnology experience

o JMeter – for API testing (Load and Performance testing experience not needed)

o G oovy

o Pyspark – Should be able to write scripts for data processing

o D ta Lakes

o Kafka Streamsets

o AWS cloud

Requirements

• O erall Exp - 10 - 12 years, Relevant exp - 6 - 8 years.

• E cellent experience in testing of data

• E perience in creating data testing frameworks from scratch

• P ovide guidance to the team for testing of data demonstrating real experience in technology and processes

• T chnology experience

o JMeter – for API testing (Load and Performance testing experience not needed)

o G oovy

o Pyspark – Should be able to write scripts for data processing

o D ta Lakes

o Kafka Streamsets

o AWS cloud

Our client is a leading manufacturer seeking a highly skilled Senior Manufacturing Process Automation Specialist to join their innovative team based in London, England, UK . This role will operate on a hybrid model, offering a balance between in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing automated systems across our production facilities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.

The Senior Manufacturing Process Automation Specialist will lead projects involving robotics, PLCs, HMI systems, and SCADA integration. You will be responsible for developing automation strategies, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and ensuring the seamless operation of automated manufacturing lines. Collaboration with engineering, production, and maintenance teams will be essential to identify automation opportunities and drive continuous improvement. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and a passion for cutting-edge automation technologies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of new automated manufacturing systems and processes.
• Programming and configuring PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems from various manufacturers.
• Integrating robotics and other automated equipment into existing production lines.
• Developing and executing commissioning plans, conducting system testing, and troubleshooting automation issues.
• Optimizing existing automation systems to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define automation requirements and project scopes.
• Providing technical support and training to maintenance and operations personnel.
• Staying current with industry trends in automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Developing documentation, including control system designs, P&IDs, and operational manuals.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations related to automation systems.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field. You should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial automation, with a strong focus on manufacturing environments. Proven experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell), robotics (e.g., FANUC, KUKA), and SCADA systems is essential. Excellent problem-solving skills, a systematic approach to troubleshooting, and strong project management capabilities are required. Experience in a hybrid work setting and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams both on-site and remotely are key. Experience in specific manufacturing sectors such as automotive, food & beverage, or pharmaceuticals is a plus.