Ansible Architect

Experis; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in the UK is looking for an Architect to design and implement scalable and secure automation solutions. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and a strong background in cloud and application automation. Strong skills in YAML and Python are essential. This role includes responsibilities such as defining automation standards and troubleshooting complex issues. The position requires three days onsite in Sheffield, with a competitive rate offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Ansible Core.
• Strong background in infrastructure, cloud, and application automation.
• Proficiency in YAML, Python, and related automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and resilient AAP solutions.
• Define automation standards and best practices.
• Lead platform consolidation and migration initiatives.

Skills

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

YAML

Python

Infrastructure automation

Cloud automation

CI/CD

DevOps

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Title: Architect
Location: Sheffield, 3 days onsite is mandatory
Start Date: 19-Jan-26
End Date: 30-Nov-26
Rate to SSC: £550

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and resilient AAP solutions for enterprise environments.
• Define automation standards, governance, and best practices.
• Lead platform consolidation, migration, and upgrade initiatives.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to integrate automation workflows.
• Develop and maintain automation playbooks, roles, and execution environments.
• Ensure compliance, RBAC, and credential management across the platform.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and training to engineering teams.
• Evaluate new features, integrations, and emerging technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues.
• Produce architecture documentation and contribute to automation strategy.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Ansible Core.
• Good knowledge of AAP 2.6 features.
• Strong background in infrastructure, cloud, and application automation.
• Proficiency in YAML, Python, and related automation tools.
• Experience with RBAC, security, and compliance in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, and integration with monitoring and ITSM tools.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of config as code concepts.