Job Title: Ansible SME / Technical Lead
Contract Type: 12-month initial contract (Inside IR35)
Location: Remote
Client: Leading Financial Services Organisation
Overview
We are supporting a major financial services client in the search for an Ansible SME / Technical Lead to provide hands-on expertise and technical leadership across enterprise automation initiatives. This role is ideal for a senior Ansible specialist who enjoys working at both a strategic and delivery level, helping teams design, build, and optimise secure, scalable automation solutions in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, maintain, and optimise Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.
* Act as the Ansible subject-matter expert, providing guidance on automation strategy, standards, and best practices.
* Lead and support the setup, configuration, and ongoing use of Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) 2.6.
* Collaborate with engineering, operations, and application teams to automate infrastructure and application workflows.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and platform-related issues.
* Support integrations with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring platforms, and ITSM tools.
* Ensure automation workflows meet security, compliance, RBAC, and credential management requirements.
* Mentor and train engineers on Ansible usage, automation patterns, and DevOps practices.
* Evaluate new Ansible features, modules, and integrations to drive continuous improvement.
* Document automation solutions and contribute to shared knowledge bases and standards.
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong hands-on experience with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform in enterprise environments.
* Proven experience setting up and working with AAP 2.6, including its core features and architecture.
* Proficiency in YAML, Python, and common scripting languages such as Shell, Perl, or Ruby.
* Solid understanding of infrastructure, cloud, and application automation.
* Experience implementing RBAC, security controls, and compliance within automation workflows.
* Good knowledge of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and integrations with monitoring tools.
* Experience with automation/orchestration tools such as Ansible and Puppet.
* Hands-on experience managing Linux-based systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) across production, staging, and development environments.
* Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
* Red Hat certifications (e.g., RHCE, Ansible Automation) highly desirable.
Why Apply?
* Long-term, 12-month initial contract with extension potential
* Fully remote engagement
* High-impact role within a large, regulated financial services environment
* Opportunity to act as a technical leader and shape enterprise automation practices
If you are an experienced Ansible specialist looking for a senior, hands-on contract role with real influence, we’d be keen to speak with you.