Automation Engineer jobs in Ireland

Your key responsibilities

• Intelligent Automation Solution design

• Designing, building, deploying and managing automation solutions using industry leading software like Blue Prism and UiPath as well as solutions build using other technologies such as python.

• Engaging with clients at all levels across the organisation both business & technology functions

• Nurturing long-term trusted advisor relationships

• Training and managing junior staff and client staff, including quality assurance of client deliverables

• Sensitively responding to client requirements and providing subject matter expertise

• A pragmatic adaptable problem solver that embraces the challenge of defining innovative solutions to unique problems

• Dedicated, quick learner that continuously builds capability in own skill set and can master key technical, functional and professional skills.

• Proficient in: written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills,

• Interest in further developing and integrating operations with technology skills

• Comfortable researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies

Key requirements

• As a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology or related fields

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in consulting, business analysis, project management or development in the area of Intelligent Automation

• Proficiency or certification in Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Office tools, Blue Prism, UiPath, Automation Anywhere and/or other relevant tools

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work on complex projects and deliver actionable insights

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

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Dublin / Cork / Limerick / Galway / Waterford

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UKI Data & AI

Contract Type:Full-Time – Permanent

• ‑on Team Lead/Architect. Defines technical standards, codes daily, ensures compliance and safe MVP delivery.
• Experience: 3-5 years across SWE/ML and AI systems design; proven delivery in enterprise/(regulatory contexts a bonus)
• Academic Credentials: MSc or PhD preferred; equivalent senior industry experience acceptable with enterprise‑scale delivery.
• Expected Deliverables (indicative): Enterprise‑grade GenAI and multi‑agent orchestration; vendor/LLM selection and portfolio strategy (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Mistral, Llama, Hugging Face); , established coding/CI/CD/documentation standards,.storage and retrieval, knowledge architectures incl. RAG, agent perception layers.
• Core Skills: Python, Docker/Kubernetes/ECS at scale; ; event‑driven (Kafka/RabbitMQ); observability ().
• Patterns: Tree‑of‑Thought, multi‑agent orchestration, debate/deliberation agents; RLHF/RLAIF strategy awareness.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Machine Learning / AI Skills

• Comprehensive AI across NLP, Computer Vision, Document Intelligence, Time Series, and multimodal GenAI.
• Expert use of PyTorch/TensorFlow and Hugging Face; integration of ML into enterprise pipelines.
• Design of organization‑level evaluation and scoring frameworks (text, vision, multimodal) with release gates (R/A/G).
• Governance: alignment to ISO 42010 and EU AI Act; model/prompt/data versioning; audit logs; risk management.
• LLM Strategy: evaluate and standardize across providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Mistral, Llama) and vector platforms (Pinecone/Weaviate/Milvus).
• Cloud: multi‑cloud and hybrid architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP; reliability/SLOs; cost/tokens governance.

Ideally, You’ll also have

• MSc or PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent senior industry experience.
• Experience in designing evaluation frameworks and release gates for AI models.
• Knowledge of vector platforms like Pinecone, Weaviate, and Milvus.

What we look for

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
• Pension
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Bike to work Scheme
• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• Recognition Awards
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Hybrid Working
• Work Mobile
• Free Gym membership
• TECH MBA paid by EY
• Travel Pass
• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Qualification

• LL. B (professional qualification)

Key responsibilities will include the following:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, finalising and advising on client and procurement contracts (for EY and its global network member firms) and shall include:
• IT contracts for multiple EY divisions and variety of technologies (such as AI, robotics, analytics),
• Software License contracts, Hosted software/Hosted Services Agreements;
• IT Services agreements; Outsourcing Agreements, Managed Services Agreement, Software support agreements; SLAs
• Client Contracts (Engagement Agreement, Teaming Agreement, Sub-Contract Agreement, RFPs, Managed Services Agreement).
• Act as a point of contact for EY’s business/procurement teams and support the legal team.
• Have a thorough understanding of general key business risks that need to be managed (training will be facilitated in respect of EY’s specific risk management framework)
• Assist with creating, facilitating, and delivering training to the team members.
• Collaborating with internal specialist functions including Independence, onshore legal teams, Security, Privacy and Risk Management
• Maintaining an understanding of the impact of changes in EY policies, organizational structure, and procedures.
• Handling, mentoring, and leading a team of legal counsels
• Guiding and handholding the junior team members in their day-to-day transactions

Skills and attributes for success

• You will be provided with training and coaching on the job.
• We are looking for someone who has the following attributes and skills:
• A pragmatic problem solver
• A drive to continuously build and master key technical, functional and professional skills
• Self-starter and motivated
• Ability to effectively manage a demanding workload with tight deadlines in a fast-paced, challenging and demanding environment

Experience and qualifications

• Law Graduate/LL.B, with 5-8 years of post-qualification experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating technology contracts or other complex contracts with an appreciation of general legal and risk management issues. Experience in US and UK laws are preferred
• Experience in dealing with IT contracts - S.I programs, niche projects / agile approach, IT advisory, Program Management / Change around IT programs, Program/software development projects.
• Previous risk management at a professional services firm
• Experience of senior management and stakeholder management
• Interest in the area of risk management or compliance
• Knowledge of data protection (GDPR/CCPA), privacy and security terms
• Confidence delivering subject matter content to peers and seniors (to facilitate training either in person or online)
• Understanding of compliance related concepts such as Independence, Conflicts.
• Holds experience of collaboration in multi-vendor IT landscapes
• Experiences in drafting and negotiating IP terms in contracts

General Information

Ireland - Dublin

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship:

AI & Data

helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

As part of this team, you’ll:

• Collaborate with experts in data science, machine learning, and engineering to design and deliver transformative AI solutions.
• Work on pioneering projects that explore generative AI, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation.
• Shape the future of business by turning research into scalable solutions for global clients.
• Innovate in a dynamic environment, where creativity and experimentation are encouraged.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain full-stack web applications supporting agentic AI workflows.
• Build cloud-native microservices and APIs (FastAPI, Node.js, Python) integrating LLM and RAG components.
• Develop responsive front-ends using React and Power Apps to provide intuitive user experiences.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and monitoring for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate Azure OpenAI, LangChain/LangGraph, and Power Automate flows into the platform.
• Contribute to engineering standards, code reviews and reusable AI Lab components.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 5-7 + years’ experience delivering full-stack applications in production.
• Proficiency in React (or Angular/Vue), Node.js and Python frameworks.
• Experience building APIs (REST / GraphQL) and deploying on Azure or AWS using containerisation and serverless patterns.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and data pipeline integration.
• Understanding of LLM integration, prompt engineering, and AI API consumption.

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience with LangChain/LangGraph, RAG pipelines and agentic architectures.
• Familiarity with Power Platform (Power Apps / Power Automate) and workflow automation.
• Strong DevOps skills and testing automation mindset

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.