Senior Service Automation Engineer Full Time NEW

Welcome to MoneycorpMoneycorp powers global payments for corporates, institutions and high net worth individuals, combining worldwide reach with local expertise. With over 45 years of market experience, two banking licences and offices in 11 countries, our technology delivers 24/7 accessibility, while our people deliver award-winning service. In 2024, we supported $1tn+ of payment volume, reaching 190 countries in 130 currencies. Our 32k+ corporate clients benefit from our regulatory resilience with 63+ permissions globally, access to major payment rails, and our proprietary technology.Moneycorp is a place where energy, commitment, and collaboration are core to our values of shared success. We’re restless in our drive to surpass the expectations of our customers and unlock opportunities to support them at every stage of their journey. The foundation of our success is our people, and nurturing a culture of belonging for all our colleagues is central to our journey as a global business.Your Next ChallengeWe are seeking an experienced Senior Service Automation Engineer to build scalable automation capabilities that reduce operational toil, integrate disparate systems, and enable self-service consumption within secure guardrails.As Senior Service Automation Engineer, you are the “automate within guardrails” voice – the engineer who sees manual processes and builds automated workflows, connects systems that don’t naturally integrate, and creates self-service capabilities that empower internal customers while maintaining zero-trust security boundaries.This is a senior IC role with strategic influence – you lead through automation expertise, set patterns through implementation, and enable teams through reusable frameworks.Key Responsibilities:Hands-On Automation DevelopmentBuild automation services that eliminate manual operational workDevelop APIs, backend services and workflow orchestration capabilitiesIntegrate systems across tools such as Jira, GitHub, Azure and monitoring platformsCreate reusable frameworks and self-service capabilities with secure guardrailsEmbed zero-trust security principles (auth, access control, least privilege)Implement observability (logging, metrics, alerting) and testingProduce clear documentation and runbooksAutomation Strategy & PatternsDefine automation standards, design patterns and best practicesDesign resilient workflows (error handling, retries, idempotency)Establish secure integration and API-driven automation patternsRecommend tools and platforms to improve automation capabilityDocument frameworks and usage guidance for wider adoptionCross-Team Collaboration & EnablementPartner with platform, application, security and operations teams to deliver automationIdentify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve workflowsEnable teams through reusable solutions, documentation and guidanceFacilitate design sessions to translate manual processes into automationEssential Knowledge, Skills & ExperienceStrong software engineering background with hands-on development experienceExpertise in workflow orchestration and event-driven architecturesExperience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and secure access patternsProven track record delivering scalable automation that reduces operational toilExperience building self-service platforms within secure environmentsCloud-native development experience (Azure, AWS or GCP)Experience integrating across enterprise tools and platformsBackground in regulated environments with security-first mindsetAbility to influence automation strategy and engineering standardsEssential Technical SkillsSoftware DevelopmentProficiency in Python, Go or C# for services and APIsAPI design, authentication (OAuth2, tokens) and webhook integrationsEvent-driven systems (queues, pub/sub, streaming)Workflow/orchestration tools (e.g. Airflow, Temporal, Logic Apps)Logging, monitoring, tracing and automated testingCloud & IntegrationAzure services (Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid, Service Bus, API Management)CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)Security patterns (RBAC, managed identities, zero-trust, secrets management)Infrastructure-as-code concepts (Terraform, Bicep)Container basics (Docker)Please note: This is a full-time, permanent position with an opportunity to work hybrid in our London office.What you get in return: This role offers a competitive salary, plus a benefits package including private medical health insurance.Fostering a culture of belonging and inclusivity We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and included. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively cultivate an inclusive culture where diversity thrives, and we empower our colleagues to drive meaningful change within our organization through Employee Engagement initiatives and value champion networks.Like many of our peers, we recognize that fostering inclusivity is an ongoing journey, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to progress. By measuring our efforts through regular assessments and listening to the feedback of our employees, we strive to ensure that our initiatives are impactful and responsive to the evolving needs of our workforce.Together, we want to build a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, as we believe this is the foundation of innovation, creativity, and collective success.Interested? If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please click on the “Apply Now” button to submit your application.For discover more about Moneycorp and how we’re leading the way in global payments and currency risk management, please visit our News Hub and various social media platforms Facebook, Twitter UK, Twitter Americas, Instagram, LinkedIn.