Ansible Automation Engineer

Role Description

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Python Software Engineer who has a strong passion for Infrastructure Automation and is interested in building a career at a fast growing and reputable Bank. The Python Software Engineer will play a pivotal role in driving automation excellence, with a strong focus on Ansible, Terraform, Python and scalable infrastructure solutions.

Role Objectives: Delivery

- Drive design, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide automation strategies using Ansible and other modern tools. - Architect and maintain scalable automation frameworks, including Ansible. - Automation Platform, Ansible Collections, and custom playbooks. - Drive DevOps adoption across teams, integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure provisioning workflows. - Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to ensure automation aligns with business and compliance requirements. - Champion infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform, Cutover, and n8n. - Oversee version control and collaboration workflows using Git. - Provide technical insight on large-scale automation projects, ensuring delivery on time and within scope. - Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills

- 7+ years of experience in infrastructure automation, Terraform, or systems engineering. - Proven experience in a VP or senior engineering role within a large multinational organization. - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred). - Deep expertise in Ansible, including: - Automation Platform usage. - Playbook and role development. - Creation and management of Ansible Collections. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). - Strong understanding of security, compliance, and access control in automated environments. - Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. - Strong programming skills, preferably in Python. - Hands-on experience with Git and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. - Experience with other automation tools such as Terraform, Cutover, n8n, etc. - Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. - Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects. - Possess a highly developed sense of personal accountability and follow-through with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple personal tasks, projects, and goals.

Additional Requirements

[Employer hidden]’s employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an [Employer hidden] office. [Employer hidden] requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.

[Employer hidden] provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [contact hidden].