Senior Ansible Automation Engineer - (YAML/Python/infrastructure/RBAC/DevOps/scripting/Linux/Banking/Fintech)

Summary: The Senior Ansible Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing Ansible playbooks and modules within enterprise environments, particularly in the banking and fintech sectors. This role involves implementing automation standards and integrating workflows with CI/CD pipelines while maintaining Linux systems. The position requires troubleshooting complex automation issues and mentoring teams to enhance knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. The role is based in Sheffield with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring three days in the office weekly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules for enterprise environments.
• Implement automation standards, security controls, and best practices across infrastructure and applications.
• Integrate automation workflows with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring platforms, and ITSM tools.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues and support cross-functional engineering and operations teams.
• Maintain Linux-based systems across production and non-production environments while ensuring compliance.
• Mentor teams and contribute documentation for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Key Skills:

• Ansible
• AAP
• YAML
• Python
• Linux
• RHEL
• CI/CD
• DevOps
• Puppet
• Shell
• Perl
• Ruby
• Security
• RBAC
• Cloud
• Automation
• Orchestration

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT