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, wed be keen to speak with you.
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