Engineering - Ansible SME Tech Lead
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.
Role Title: Engineering - Ansible SME Tech Lead
Location: Hybrid 60% office-40% home - Sheffield
Duration: 30/11/2026
Rate: £537/Day- Inside IR35
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA
Role Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and optimize Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.
Provide expert guidance on automation strategy, standards, and best practices.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and application teams to automate processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues.
Support integration with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and ITSM tools.
Ensure security, compliance, and proper credential management in automation workflows.
Mentor and train team members on Ansible usage and automation concepts.
Evaluate new features, modules, and integrations for continuous improvement.
Document automation solutions and contribute to knowledge sharing
Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform.
Strong knowledge for AAP 2.6 set up and its features
Proficiency in YAML, Python, and related automation tools.
Solid understanding of infrastructure, cloud, and application automation.
Experience with RBAC, security, and compliance in enterprise environments.
Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and integration with monitoring tools
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Red Hat certifications (eg, RHCE, Ansible Automation) preferred.
Experience with common Scripting languages such as Shell, Perl, Ruby, Python
Automation/Orchestration experience with Ansible/Puppet
Manage and maintain Linux-based systems (eg, RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) in production, staging, and development environments.
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.