Ansible SME Tech Lead, Sheffield

eTeam Workforce Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment specialist is looking for an Ansible SME Tech Lead in Sheffield. This role involves developing and optimizing Ansible playbooks, providing guidance on automation strategies, and collaborating with various teams. Key qualifications include strong hands-on experience with Ansible, proficiency in YAML and Python, and a solid understanding of automation practices. The position requires 3 days onsite, offering a rate of £537 per day for a contract duration of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform.
• Proficiency in YAML, Python, and related automation tools.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure, cloud, and application automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.
• Provide expert guidance on automation strategy, standards, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues.

Skills

Ansible

YAML

Python

DevOps

CI/CD

Automation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)

Job description

Job Description: 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.

Job Title: Ansible SME Tech Lead

Location: Sheffield, 3 days onsite is mandatory

Rate to SSC: £537/Day on Inside Ir35

Contract Duration: 06 Months

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.