Process Automation Principal Engineer

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. Your role: As a Process Automation Principal Engineer, you will be the lead technical expert and a hands-on mentor within our engineering team. This role is for a seasoned, pragmatic leader who excels at both high-level design and expert-level implementation, acting as the crucial link between architectural vision and engineering execution. Your Responsibilities: Mentor and Guide Engineers: Act as a technical leader and mentor for other automation engineers, providing guidance through code reviews, pair programming, and sharing expert knowledge. Provide critical, hands-on feedback to the Process Automation Architect on tooling, platform capabilities, and potential new technologies to influence the long-term strategy. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Hands-On Experience: Proven track record in developing, deploying, and maintaining complex automation solutions at enterprise scale. Tooling Expertise: Deep experience building automation with bots, workflows, and integrations using modern programmatic methods (e.g., APIs). Programming Skills: Proficient in scripting/programming languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, PowerShell, or Bash. Cloud Proficiency: Practical experience with Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and their automation services (e.g., Azure Logic Apps). DevSecOps: Knowledge of CI/CD, Git SCM, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform). System-Level Thinking: Skilled at designing solutions with complex integrations across multiple systems using APIs and other methods. Model Context Protocol: Leadership in frameworks enabling AI integration with external tools and data sources. Technical Leadership: Experienced in mentoring engineers, leading projects, and serving as a technical expert. Architectural Acumen: Ability to translate architectural designs into detailed technical plans and code. Advanced Troubleshooting: Strong diagnostic skills for resolving complex, multi-system issues. Problem-Solving: Proven ability to deliver practical, effective solutions to complex business challenges. Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of life sciences, regulatory compliance, and machine learning applications. Communication: Effective verbal and written skills for collaboration within technical teams.Location: Hook, UK - Hybrid Work Environment If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose CSR framework - all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at .