Ansible SME Tech Lead

Vanloq - Workforce Solutions; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider is seeking an Ansible SME / Technical Lead for a 12-month remote contract. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, develop and optimise Ansible playbooks, and mentor teams in automation practices. Strong experience with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform is required, along with scripting proficiency. This role offers a chance to influence enterprise automation within a regulated financial services environment.

Benefits

Long-term contract with extension potential

Fully remote engagement

High-impact role

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience with AAP 2.6, including core features and architecture.
• Experience implementing RBAC and compliance in automation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and optimise Ansible playbooks.
• Act as the Ansible subject-matter expert for automation strategy.
• Collaborate with teams to automate infrastructure and workflows.

Skills

Ansible

YAML

Python

Shell scripting

DevOps principles

Problem-solving skills

Education

Red Hat certifications (e.g., RHCE, Ansible Automation)

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

Puppet

Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)

Job description

Job Title : Ansible SME / Technical Lead

Contract Type : 12-month initial contract (Inside IR35)

Location : Remote

Client : Leading Financial Services Organisation

Overview

We are supporting a major financial services client in the search for an Ansible SME / Technical Lead to provide hands‑on expertise and technical leadership across enterprise automation initiatives. This role is ideal for a senior Ansible specialist who enjoys working at both a strategic and delivery level, helping teams design, build, and optimise secure, scalable automation solutions in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and optimise Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.
• Act as the Ansible subject‑matter expert, providing guidance on automation strategy, standards, and best practices.
• Lead and support the setup, configuration, and ongoing use of Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) 2.6 .
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and application teams to automate infrastructure and application workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and platform‑related issues.
• Support integrations with CI / CD pipelines, monitoring platforms, and ITSM tools.
• Ensure automation workflows meet security, compliance, RBAC, and credential management requirements.
• Mentor and train engineers on Ansible usage, automation patterns, and DevOps practices.
• Evaluate new Ansible features, modules, and integrations to drive continuous improvement.
• Document automation solutions and contribute to shared knowledge bases and standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience setting up and working with AAP 2.6 , including its core features and architecture.
• Proficiency in YAML , Python , and common scripting languages such as Shell, Perl, or Ruby .
• Solid understanding of infrastructure, cloud, and application automation.
• Experience implementing RBAC, security controls, and compliance within automation workflows.
• Good knowledge of DevOps principles , CI / CD pipelines , and integrations with monitoring tools.
• Experience with automation / orchestration tools such as Ansible and Puppet .
• Hands‑on experience managing Linux‑based systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) across production, staging, and development environments.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Red Hub certifications (e.g., RHCE, Ansible Automation) highly desirable.

Why Apply?

• Long‑term, 12-month initial contract with extension potential
• Fully remote engagement
• High‑impact role within a large, regulated financial services environment
• Opportunity to act as a technical leader and shape enterprise automation practices

If you are an experienced Ansible specialist looking for a senior, hands‑on contract role with real influence, we’d be keen to speak with you.