Senior Automation Engineer
Schneider Electric
Senior Automation Engineer
Schneider Electric
Global energy management and automation provider
⚡We are your Energy Technology Partner. We electrify, automate, and digitalize every industry, business, and home, driving efficiency and sustainability for all.
At Schneider Electric, our values – IMPACT (Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork) – are the foundation of everything we do. Becoming an Impact Maker means turning sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization.
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If you are up to challenge your creativity and make an impact, we are excited to welcome you!
Schneider Digital is the digital department of Schneider Electric, leading the digital transformation in the company by giving support globally to our internal teams and our clients. Schneider Digital consists of 6 Digital Hubs worldwide which are strategically located to ensure a 24/7 support across the company (France, China, India, USA, Mexico and Spain). Our Digital Hub in Barcelona is formed by +450 employees working in strategic projects and different roles such as Data, Cybersecurity, ERP, Cloud, Infrastructures, IT Project Management or Digital Marketing.
Join us as an Senior Automation Engineer and help transform the way network and security services are delivered. You will design reliable, secure and maintainable automation solutions that connect enterprise platforms, streamline operational workflows and reduce manual effort. The role combines software engineering, API integration and network security expertise, with a strong focus on GitHub, Python and ServiceNow.
What will you do?
Design, develop and maintain automation solutions for network and security operations using Python and reusable software engineering practices
Build and support REST API integrations between ServiceNow, network and security platforms, cloud services and internal systems
Develop ServiceNow integrations that create, update and enrich incidents, requests, changes and configuration data through approved interfaces
Use GitHub for source control, pull requests, code review, branching strategies, issue tracking and continuous integration and delivery workflows
Implement secure authentication and authorisation patterns, including, CyberArc Conjur, OAuth 2.0, API tokens, service accounts, certificates, secrets management and role-based access control
Create robust automation with validation, structured logging, error handling, retry logic, audit trails and operational monitoring
Translate operational requirements into scalable technical designs, reusable modules and well-documented interfaces
Troubleshoot workflow failures across APIs, identity services, proxies, gateways, firewalls and target platforms
Partner with network, cybersecurity, infrastructure, service management and application teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Contribute to engineering standards, technical documentation, testing practices, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
What are the key skills we are looking for?
Python and automation engineering - strong practical experience building modular, testable and maintainable automation, scripts and services
GitHub and software delivery - confident use of Git, pull requests, peer review, branch protection, GitHub Actions and controlled release practices
API integration - experience designing and consuming REST APIs, working with JSON, HTTP methods, status codes, pagination, webhooks and API documentation
ServiceNow integration - experience integrating with ServiceNow APIs and workflows for incident, request, change and configuration management use cases
Authentication and secrets - working knowledge of OAuth 2.0 flows, token lifecycle, API keys, certificates, service principals, managed identities and secure secret storage
Network and security fundamentals - understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, proxies, firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation and common security controls
Testing and reliability - experience with unit and integration testing, exception handling, observability, performance considerations and safe rollback approaches
Security by design - ability to apply least privilege, input validation, secure coding, dependency management and auditability throughout the automation lifecycle
Communication and stakeholder management - ability to explain technical topics clearly, challenge requirements constructively and collaborate across global teams
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
Hands-on experience in automation engineering, platform integration, DevOps, network engineering or cybersecurity operations
Proficiency in Python and practical experience working with API-based integrations in production environments
Experience with GitHub-based development workflows and automated testing or deployment pipelines
Good understanding of enterprise identity, authentication, authorisation and secure credential handling
Ability to analyse complex technical problems independently and drive issues through to a sustainable resolution
Strong documentation skills, with the ability to produce clear design notes, runbooks, interface specifications and support guidance
Collaborative mindset, attention to detail and a commitment to reliable, secure and supportable engineering
Relevant technical education or equivalent professional experience; certifications in cloud, networking, security, ServiceNow or DevOps are beneficial
What is in it for me?
Direct impact on the speed, quality and resilience of network and security service delivery
Opportunity to automate complex global workflows and integrate leading enterprise platforms
Exposure to modern engineering practices across Python, GitHub, APIs, identity and ServiceNow
Career development through challenging technical work, collaboration and continuous learning
A supportive environment that values secure innovation, reusable solutions and measurable operational improvement
Bring your engineering mindset to a team focused on secure automation at scale.
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
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Global energy management and automation provider
Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation. It helps homes, businesses, and industries run electricity more efficiently by selling electrical products, automation hardware, software, and related services. Its offerings cover electrification, automation, and digitization, and solutions connect devices, collect data, and control systems to optimize energy use in smart industries, resilient infrastructure, and data centers. The company distinguishes itself with a broad, end-to-end portfolio and a worldwide presence in over 100 countries, combining hardware, software, and services to address sustainability and reliability. Its goal is to help people and organizations use energy more efficiently, reduce environmental impact, and improve uptime and reliability.
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