Automation Engineer - OpenShift

Automation Engineer – OpenShift

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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Job Description:

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.