Summary: The Cloud & Infrastructure Automation Engineer role at iXceed Solutions focuses on leveraging expertise in Ansible and Python to automate storage tasks and optimize enterprise infrastructure. The position requires designing and implementing automation solutions, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with various teams to enhance infrastructure efficiency. This is a hybrid role based in Sheffield, UK, and classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize Ansible playbooks and Python scripts for storage automation.
• Create modular and well-documented Ansible roles for enterprise-wide automation.
• Implement advanced Jinja2 templating and dynamic inventory management.
• Develop custom Ansible modules and plugins for storage and infrastructure automation.
• Build and maintain Python-based automation frameworks for infrastructure management.
• Integrate Ansible automation with RESTful APIs and third-party storage platforms.
• Work with Ansible Tower/AWX to design workflows and job templates.
• Implement error-handling and monitoring mechanisms in automation scripts.
• Contribute to CI/CD automation by developing Jenkins pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews and performance optimization of automation scripts.
• Research and implement best practices for security and compliance in automation workflows.
• Collaborate with storage, database, and DevOps teams to align automation with infrastructure needs.
• Provide technical mentorship in Ansible and Python development.

Key Skills:

• Expert-level proficiency in Ansible (including Tower/AWX) and Python.
• Strong experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure components, particularly storage automation.
• Experience developing custom Ansible modules and dynamic inventory management.
• Expertise in working with APIs for storage platforms and vendor integrations.
• Ability to translate complex infrastructure tasks into automated solutions.
• Experience in regulated environments ensuring compliance and security best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills for debugging and optimizing automation scripts.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications in Ansible, Python, or Jenkins are a plus.
• Familiarity with Terraform, Chef, and Cloud Automation Platforms is a bonus.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT