Location: Poland – Krakow or WarsawWork Mode: Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)Experience Level: 8–11 yearsNotice Period: Immediate joiners or up to 30 days preferredRate: 140-160 pln/h netto + VAT B2BWe are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our engineering team supporting automation initiatives across on-prem infrastructure and database operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scripting, configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain robust automation solutions that streamline infrastructure and application management.Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions for database operations and rollouts. Build and integrate APIs for database management and automation workflows. Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and PowerShell. Implement configuration management processes using Ansible. Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins. Build, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes. Troubleshoot automation issues across scripting, APIs, and containerized environments. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to optimize and standardize automation frameworks. Mandatory Requirements 8–11 years of professional experience in automation engineering. Proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining automation scripts using Python and PowerShell. Hands-on experience with Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes. Strong knowledge of on-prem distributed systems and Linux-based environments. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in complex automation scenarios. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and agile environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Secondary Skills (Nice to Have) Understanding of security and software development within highly regulated environments. End-to-end knowledge of build, package, test, and deployment processes in CI/CD pipelines. Experience with monitoring and logging tools for automated systems performance tracking. Experience with API integration and database-related automation workflows.