Engineering - Ansible SME Tech Lead

eTeam Workforce Limited; Cubley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment specialist is seeking an Engineering - Ansible SME Tech Lead. This hybrid role primarily involves developing and optimizing Ansible playbooks while collaborating with various teams on automation projects. The position requires strong experience with Ansible Automation Platform and proficiency in automation tools like YAML and Python. Competitive rate of £537/day inside IR35, and candidates should be PAYE through umbrella. Apply with your CV soon, as candidates are shortlisted within 48 hours.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform.
• Proficiency in YAML, Python, and related automation tools.
• Experience with RBAC, security, and compliance in enterprise environments.

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.

Skills

Ansible

YAML

Python

DevOps

RBAC

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

Red Hat certifications (eg, RHCE, Ansible Automation)

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

Linux-based systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)

Job description

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Role Title: Engineering - Ansible SME Tech Lead

Location: Hybrid 60% office-40% home - Sheffield

Duration: 30/11/2026

Rate: £537/Day - Inside IR35

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description

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 of 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.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often shortlisted within 48 hours.