Automation Engineer: Linux, Python & Ansible

Vallum Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Vallum Associates is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Canary Wharf, London team on a contract basis. You will design and scale end-to-end automation solutions, with a focus on Linux system administration and Python-driven workflows.

The role emphasizes Ansible/Terraform automation, shell or Perl scripting, and strong networking knowledge. You will operate in a fast-paced enterprise setting with emphasis on reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux/Unix admin experience in a large enterprise.
• Proficient Python development for automation and scripting.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible and Terraform.
• Comfort with shell and Perl scripting in automation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation and scripting solutions using Python, Ansible/Terraform (shell scripting or Perl also valued).
• Perform advanced Linux/Unix system administration and optimization in a large-scale environment.
• Infrastructure automation using Python, Perl, shell scripts, and Ansible/Terraform tools.
• Understand networking concepts including TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Shell scripting

Perl

Networking TCP/IP

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Vallum Associates is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Canary Wharf, London team on a contract basis. You will design and scale end-to-end automation solutions, with a focus on Linux system administration and Python-driven workflows.

The role emphasizes Ansible/Terraform automation, shell or Perl scripting, and strong networking knowledge. You will operate in a fast-paced enterprise setting with emphasis on reliability and performance.