Automation Engineer

Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Automation Engineer 

Hello. We're Haleon. A world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Crocin, Iodex, Sensodyne, Eno, Otrivin, Advil and Centrum  – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're building together. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing network automation solutions that enhance infrastructure efficiency and reliability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business needs.

This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing network automation solutions that enhance infrastructure efficiency and reliability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated network solutions using Ansible for configuration management and orchestration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define network automation requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, AWX, Ansible Tower, and Azure DevOps.
• Monitor and troubleshoot automated network processes to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Ensure security best practices in automation, including code scanning, vulnerability assessments, and access controls.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong understanding of networking concepts: routing, switching, firewall management.
• Proficiency in Ansible (playbooks, roles) and scripting languages like Python and Bash.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of IDAM tools such as CyberArk for secure automation integration.
• Awareness of DevOps security practices.

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of experience in network automation and programming.
• Proven track record of delivering automation solutions in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum: University Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Preferred: BE/BTech/MCA Degree.
• Certifications: Relevant network or automation certifications are a plus.

Behavioral Competencies

• Proactive in identifying automation opportunities.
• Adaptable to changing priorities in Agile environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across functions.

 Job Posting End Date

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It's important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We'll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. 

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account ). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.