Automation Lead Engineer

Posted 5 Days Ago
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3 Locations
Remote
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Software • Consulting • Data Privacy
The Role
Designs and implements automation for incidents, service requests, and operational workflows. Builds Infrastructure-as-Code and deployment automation, improves monitoring and alerting, contributes to self-healing and auto-remediation, and applies software engineering practices. Collaborates with Platform Operations, SRE, and Service Management teams while developing reusable automation frameworks and mentoring engineers. Requires cloud, Kubernetes, CI/CD, observability, Python, and AI-assisted development experience.
Summary Generated by Built In

Who We Are

While Xebia is a global tech company, our journey in CEE started with two Polish companies – PGS Software, known for world-class cloud and software solutions, and GetInData, a pioneer in Big Data. Today, we’re a team of 1,000+ experts delivering top-notch work across cloud, data, and software. And we’re just getting started.

What We Do

We work on projects that matter – and that make a difference. From fintech and e-commerce to aviation, logistics, media, and fashion, we help our clients build scalable platforms, data and AI solutions, and cutting-edge applications to shape the future of tech. Our clients include McLaren, Aviva, Deloitte, Spotify, Disney, ING, UPS, Tesco, Truecaller, AllSaints, Volotea, Schmitz Cargobull, Allegro, InPost, and many, many more.

We value smart tech, real ownership, and continuous growth. We use modern, open-source stacks, and we’re proud to be trusted partners of Databricks, dbt, Snowflake, Azure, GCP, and AWS. Fun fact: we were the first AWS Premier Partner in Poland!

Beyond Projects

What makes Xebia special? Our community. We support tech communities, organize meetups (Software Talks, Data Tech Talks), and have a culture that actively support your growth via Guilds, Labs, and personal development budgets — for both tech and soft skills. It’s not just a job. It’s a place to grow.

What sets us apart? 

Our mindset. Our vibe. Our people. And while that’s hard to capture in text – come visit us and see for yourself.


You will be:

  • designing and implementing automations for recurring incidents, service requests, and operational processes,
  • transforming manual operational tasks into scalable and governed automated workflows,
  • collaborating with Platform Operations, SRE, and Service Management teams to identify automation opportunities,
  • developing and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code solutions and deployment automation,
  • improving monitoring, alerting, and operational visibility to enhance service reliability,
  • contributing to self-healing, auto-remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives,
  • applying software engineering best practices, including testing, version control, and code reviews,
  • creating reusable automation frameworks and mentoring engineers through knowledge sharing,
 Your profile:
  • at least 5 years of experience in Automation Engineering, DevOps, Platform Engineering, SRE, Cloud Engineering, or a similar role,
  • practical experience using AI-powered assistants (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve productivity, quality, or decision-making in software delivery,
  • strong experience with Python, Infrastructure as Code, cloud platforms, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and observability,
  • hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent,
  • experience working with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform,
  • understand CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and modern platform engineering practices,
  • experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments,
  • understand monitoring, observability, and incident management principles,
  • apply software engineering best practices, including testing, version control, and peer reviews,
  • demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills,
  • communicate effectively and collaborate well with cross-functional teams,
  • a proactive mindset and a passion for improving operational efficiency through automation,
  • good English communication skills (at least B2 level).

Work from the European Union region and a work permit are required.

Nice to have:
  • experience applying GenAI in a more structured way within the SDLC, including defined workflows, prompt patterns, or tool integrations embedded into daily work,
  • interest in and familiarity with emerging AI-driven practices (e.g. agent-based workflows, automation patterns, AI-augmented development), with a willingness to explore and experiment beyond standard approaches.


Recruitment Process:

CV review – HR call – Technical InterviewClient Interview – Decision


Skills Required

  • At least 5 years of experience in Automation Engineering, DevOps, Platform Engineering, SRE, Cloud Engineering, or a similar role
  • Practical experience using AI-powered assistants such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor
  • Strong experience with Python, Infrastructure as Code, cloud platforms, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and observability
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent Infrastructure-as-Code tools
  • Experience working with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and modern platform engineering practices
  • Experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments
  • Understanding of monitoring, observability, and incident management principles
  • Experience applying software engineering best practices, including testing, version control, and peer reviews
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Proactive mindset and passion for improving operational efficiency through automation
  • English communication skills at least B2 level
  • Work from the European Union region and a valid work permit
  • Experience applying GenAI within the software development lifecycle using defined workflows, prompt patterns, or tool integrations
  • Interest in emerging AI-driven practices such as agent-based workflows and AI-augmented development

Xebia Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Xebia and has not been reviewed or approved by Xebia.

  • Healthcare Strength U.S. offerings include health, dental, and vision insurance alongside an Employee Assistance Program, strengthening total compensation where available.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Vacation/PTO and paid holidays, with mentions of parental leave in certain regions, broaden time-off options and support work-life balance.
  • Retirement Support A U.S. 401(k) plan with matching is noted, enhancing long-term financial benefits as part of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta
3,254 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

We are a pioneering IT consultancy company, following 1 mission, 4 values, and 4 business principles. WHO WE ARE With over 20 years of experience, our global network of passionate technologists and pioneering craftsmen deliver cutting-edge technology and game-changing consulting to companies on the brink of transformation. Founded in 2001, Xebia was the first Dutch organization to embrace the Agile way of working, with gurus like Jeff Sutherland. Since then, we have grown from a Java company into a full-service digital consulting company with 4500+ professionals working on a worldwide ambition. We are organized in complementary chapters – teams with a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience within a particular field, such as Agile, DevOps, Data and AI, Cloud, Software Technology, Low Code, and Microsoft. We help the world’s top 250 companies and category leaders overcome digital challenges, embrace innovation, adopt new technology, and implement new business models. In addition to high-quality consulting, we also provide offshoring and nearshoring services. WHAT WE DO ★ Digital Strategy ★ DevOps and SRE ★ Agile ★ Data and AI ★ Cloud ★ Microsoft Solutions ★ Software Technology ★ Security ★ Low Code ★ Xebia Academy HOW WE ARE ORGANIZED Xebia has launched specific labels, like GoDataDriven, Binx, Xpirit, Qxperts, Stackstate, Instruqt, Xccelerated, and Xebia Academy Complementing our organic growth, other specialized companies join our successful journey and also operate within the Xebia network under their own brand name, like Appcino, coMakeIt, g-company, Oblivion, PGS Software, and SwissQ. Together we are Xebia. With 17 offices in Atlanta, San Francisco, UK, Vietnam, Canada, Amsterdam, and Hilversum (the Netherlands), Belgium, Germany, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Pune, Bangalore, Poland, Melbourne, Mexico, and Dubai. ✉️ [email protected]

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