Service Automation Engineer
Description
Welcome to Moneycorp
Moneycorp 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.
We are seeking a Service Automation Engineer (graduate/early-career) to join our Service Automation team, building automation capabilities that reduce operational toil, integrate disparate systems, and enable self-service platforms within secure guardrails.
As Service Automation Engineer, you will learn to automate within guardrails - developing automated workflows, integrating systems, and creating self-service capabilities that empower internal customers while maintaining zero-trust security boundaries. You'll work closely with senior engineers, learning through hands-on implementation of real automation challenges.
This is an individual contributor role with strong mentorship - you'll deliver working automation while building expertise in software engineering, cloud platforms, and enterprise integration patterns.
Key Responsibilities:
Hands-On Automation Development
- Build automation services and workflows under guidance from senior engineers
- Develop APIs and integrations across tools (e.g. Jira, GitHub, Azure, monitoring platforms)
- Create automation features following established patterns and frameworks
- Write unit and integration tests to ensure quality
- Implement logging, metrics and observability in solutions
- Support internal users of automation and self-service platforms
- Document code, runbooks and usage guides clearly
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with support from senior team members
Learning & Skill Development
- Build foundational knowledge of cloud platforms (especially Azure)
- Develop programming skills in Python, C# or Go
- Learn API design, authentication and integration techniques
- Gain exposure to workflow orchestration and event-driven systems
- Build understanding of CI/CD, testing and engineering best practices
- Learn security fundamentals (zero-trust, secure-by-design)
- Participate in design discussions and learn from experienced engineers
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- 1–2 years’ experience in a tech role or relevant degree (Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc.)
- Basic programming skills in at least one language (e.g. Python, C#, Go, Java)
- Understanding of software development fundamentals (Git, testing, basic problem-solving)
- Awareness of APIs (REST, HTTP, JSON concepts)
- Strong willingness to learn cloud, automation and integration technologies
- Ability to troubleshoot issues and support technical users
- Good communication skills and ability to document work clearly
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies
Essential Technical Skills
Software Development
- Working knowledge of Python, C#, or Go (or willingness to learn)
- Basic understanding of APIs, HTTP and JSON
- Version control using Git (branching, pull requests)
- Awareness of testing practices (unit and integration testing)
- Debugging and problem-solving skills
Cloud & Platforms
- Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) or strong interest to learn
- Familiarity with developer tools (IDEs, CLI tools, package managers)
- Basic understanding of authentication (tokens, credentials, secrets)
- Awareness of container concepts (e.g. Docker)
Supporting Technical Users
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Ability to document solutions and create simple guides
- Structured approach to troubleshooting
- Confidence to ask questions and seek guidance
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.
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.
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