Lead Automation Engineer

We want you to join our team within the Aerospace Defence and Security Sector and combine software engineering and operations expertise to lead on automation and influence technology decisions. You will be responsible for ensuring our systems are performant, resilient, scalable, and secure. This is a great opportunity to work on a substantial project within Defence, based on-site in Farnborough. If you're interested in this role but unsure if your skills and experience align with what we're looking for, please apply—we'd love to hear from you! This is a permanent position with a salary of up to £70K, depending on experience, along with a benefits package that includes a £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy additional days), private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, and a generous flexible benefits fund. At Sopra Steria, our Aerospace, Defence, and Security business designs, develops, and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. We focus on making a real difference to our clients' goals of National Security, operating in a privileged environment that allows time for professional development. We foster a culture where employees feel valued and supported while delivering exceptional customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.