Summary: The Infrastructure Automation Engineer role focuses on developing and validating infrastructure automation components primarily using Python3, Ansible, and Bash. The position requires complex problem-solving skills to create zero-touch automation packages for legacy applications and involves working within an Agile team. Candidates must have hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting languages, as well as relevant professional certifications. The role is a 12-month contract with hybrid working arrangements based in Corsham, requiring MOD SC Clearance and classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, document, build, and validate infrastructure automation components using Python3, Ansible, and Bash.
• Apply complex problem-solving to reverse engineer applications and create zero-touch automation packages.
• Create production-quality code following industry best practices and internal policies, utilizing version control mechanisms.
• Work as part of an Agile development team, troubleshooting hardware or software component failures.
• Utilize advanced Python3 coding features for automation tasks.

Key Skills:

• At least 12 months of hands-on experience with Python automation for production systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, particularly Bash.
• Experience in automated deployment of server, network, and storage technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of Python3 coding features.
• Relevant professional certifications obtained within the last five years (e.g., CCNP, VMware VCP, RHCA, RHCE, OCA).

Salary (Rate): £670

City: Corsham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT