Automation Engineer – OpenShift

HelloKindred; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions company is seeking an Automation Engineer specializing in OpenShift for a hybrid role in Sheffield. The position involves automating provisioning and scaling tasks in OpenShift environments while ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should be experienced in automation engineering, scripting languages like Python and Bash, and CI/CD practices. This role demands collaboration with platform teams and contributes to enterprise DevOps strategies. The position requires eligibility for BPSS clearance and offers a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation engineering for infrastructure and container platforms.
• Hands-on experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Bash.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation scripts and workflows.
• Collaborate with teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code templates using automation tools.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Automation engineering

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Linux systems

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

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 where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.