Job Description:
Whitehall resources are looking for an Automation Engineer – OpenShift. This role is hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Sheffield, and the remainder remote working, for an initial 3-6 month contract.
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The Automation Engineer will design and maintain automation solutions to streamline OpenShift cluster provisioning, configuration, and migration activities. This role focuses on developing Ansible playbooks, integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with infrastructure and build teams to ensure smooth deployments and migrations. The engineer will also troubleshoot automation failures and continuously enhance automation frameworks for reliability and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks to automate migration and deployment tasks.
* Automate OpenShift cluster provisioning, configuration, and scaling processes.
* Integrate automation workflows into CI/CD pipelines for consistent and efficient deployments.
* Collaborate with infrastructure and build teams to support migration and operational readiness.
* Troubleshoot and resolve automation failures, ensuring high availability and performance.
* Maintain clear documentation and provide guidance to teams on automation best practices.
* Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards in all automation activities.
* Continuously improve automation frameworks by adopting emerging technologies and best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong experience in automation engineering for container platforms and infrastructure.
* Hands‑on expertise with OpenShift and Kubernetes environments.
* Proficiency in Ansible automation and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
* Basic understanding of API integration for automation workflows.
* Familiarity with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
* Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
* Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and security principles.
* Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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