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Junior Automation Engineer
MMR Research. Support the development, enhancement and maintenance of analytical applications and automation tools used across MMR .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in developing and maintaining analytical applications using R and Python, with a strong focus on automation and integration within business processes. Capable of translating statistical methodologies into user-friendly applications while ensuring quality and reliability through testing and documentation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
R ProgrammingPython ProgrammingAzurePostgresAutomation Framework Development
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Hard Skills
Statistical MethodologiesAnalytical WorkflowsSoftware DevelopmentCoding StandardsQuality Assurance
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Posit ProductsGitMicrosoft CopilotClaudeAI Development Tools
Industry Keywords
Quantitative FieldAutomationArtificial IntelligenceData ScienceMultidisciplinary Teams
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAzurePostgresPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the development, enhancement and maintenance of analytical applications and automation tools used across MMR
- Build and maintain solutions using R and/or Python, Posit products, Azure, Postgres and Git
- Convert statistical methodologies and analytical workflows into scalable business applications
- Develop reusable components and automation frameworks
- Support integration of analytical tools into wider business processes and platforms
- Work with statisticians to understand analytical requirements and identify automation opportunities
- Translate statistical workflows into user-friendly applications and processes
- Support validation of implemented methods
- Assist with user testing and gather business stakeholder feedback
- Participate in software testing, validation and quality assurance
- Create and execute test plans
- Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Ensure tools are robust, reliable and documented
- Collaborate with Data Science and Software Development teams
- Contribute to common development standards and approaches
- Support handover and deployment of tools into production
- Use AI development tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude for coding, debugging, documentation and testing
- Explore AI-assisted workflows to improve development efficiency
- Keep up to date with emerging software development, automation and artificial intelligence technologies
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline
- 1+ years of experience in software development, programming, automation or a related technical role
- Basic level of programming experience in R or Python, with a willingness to learn advanced programming techniques
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to write clear, maintainable, documented and well-structured code
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and development approaches
- Willingness to learn
- Statistics degree is not required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Generous holiday allowances
- Industry-leading training and growth opportunities
- Market-leading training opportunities
- Employee wellbeing support
- Collaborative culture
- Strong leadership
- Core and additional benefits