Job Description
Job Description: We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.
Job Title: Ansible SME Tech Lead
Location: Sheffield, 3 days onsite is mandatory
Rate to SSC: £537/Day on Inside Ir35
Contract Duration: 06 Months
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop, maintain, and optimize Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.
* Provide expert guidance on automation strategy, standards, and best practices.
* Collaborate with engineering, operations, and application teams to automate processes.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues.
* Support integration with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and ITSM tools.
* Ensure security, compliance, and proper credential management in automation workflows.
* Mentor and train team members on Ansible usage and automation concepts.
* Evaluate new features, modules, and integrations for continuous improvement.
* Document automation solutions and contribute to knowledge sharing
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong hands-on experience with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform.
* Strong knowledge for AAP 2.6 set up and its features
* Proficiency in YAML, Python, and related automation tools.
* Solid understanding of infrastructure, cloud, and application automation.
* Experience with RBAC, security, and compliance in enterprise environments.
* Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and integration with monitoring tools
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
* Red Hat certifications (eg, RHCE, Ansible Automation) preferred.
* Experience with common Scripting languages such as Shell, Perl, Ruby, Python
* Automation/Orchestration experience with Ansible/Puppet
* Manage and maintain Linux-based systems (eg, RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) in production, staging, and development environments.