Senior Automation Tools Engineer (Contract)
Inside IR35 - £550-£570 per day
Cambridge Hybrid 2-3 days per week
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Automation Tools Engineer to join a high-impact Automation Tools team on a contract basis. This is an opportunity to play a key role in building and scaling automation frameworks that drive reliability, performance, and efficiency across a complex hybrid infrastructure.
You’ll work closely with Engineering, DevOps, IT, and Operations teams to streamline deployment and configuration processes, enabling robust system management across large-scale environments.
What you’ll be doing:
Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks across a hybrid estate and compute clusters
Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, and GitLab
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate and improve deployment processes
Troubleshoot infrastructure challenges and implement automated fixes to enhance stability
Document systems, processes, and best practices
Support system availability through participation in an on-call rota
Continuously evaluate and introduce new tools and technologiesWhat we’re looking for:
Strong experience in infrastructure automation and configuration management
Proven track record managing large-scale Linux environments
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Scripting expertise (Python, Bash, or similar)
Experience working across hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experienceNice to have:
Experience with large-scale or multi-cluster environments
Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Codex)
Relevant certifications
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum