Automation Engineer – OpenShift

HelloKindred; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions company is seeking an Automation Engineer – OpenShift to join their team in Sheffield. This hybrid role involves automating tasks such as cluster provisioning and patching within OpenShift environments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in automation, particularly with OpenShift and Kubernetes, and proficiency in languages such as Python and Bash. This position emphasizes collaboration with infrastructure teams to enhance efficiency and compliance. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in automation engineering for infrastructure and container platforms.
• Hands-on experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash, and configuration management tools including Ansible or Puppet.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems, networking concepts, and security principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Must be eligible for BPSS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation scripts and workflows for OpenShift cluster provisioning.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code templates using tools such as Ansible, Terraform.
• Integrate automation solutions into CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor automation jobs, troubleshoot failures, and maintain performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for automation processes.

Skills

Automation engineering for infrastructure and container platforms

OpenShift and Kubernetes environments

Scripting languages like Python and Bash

Configuration management tools such as Ansible

Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform

CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies

Linux systems and networking concepts

Problem-solving skills

Communication and collaboration skills

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: December 2026
Work set-up: Hybrid, with three days onsite per week in Sheffield and two days remote

Our client in the global professional services industry is looking for an Automation Engineer – OpenShift to join their team in Sheffield on a hybrid basis. This role will focus on automating repeatable tasks such as cluster provisioning, scaling, and patching within enterprise OpenShift environments, ensuring operational efficiency, consistency, and compliance through robust automation frameworks and tools. The position requires close collaboration with infrastructure and platform teams and plays a key role in supporting enterprise DevOps and CI/CD practices.

What you will do:

• Design and implement automation scripts and workflows for OpenShift cluster provisioning, scaling, and patching.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to identify automation opportunities and standardize processes.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code templates using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies.
• Integrate automation solutions into CI/CD pipelines to support deployment and platform maintenance.
• Monitor automation jobs, troubleshoot failures, and maintain performance and reliability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for automation processes and deliver knowledge sharing and training sessions when required.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards across all automation activities.
• Continuously improve automation frameworks through adoption of emerging technologies and DevOps best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in automation engineering for infrastructure and container platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash, and configuration management tools including Ansible or Puppet.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems, networking concepts, and security principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Must be eligible for BPSS clearance.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.