Engineering Architect

CBS Butler; Cubley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an Engineering Architect for a 12-month contract role in Sheffield with a hybrid work model (3 days on-site). The successful candidate will design scalable AAP solutions and lead automation initiatives, requiring extensive experience with Ansible Automation Platform, and proficiency in YAML and Python. The position offers a rate of £515 per day inside IR35. Strong background in cloud and infrastructure automation is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Ansible Core.
• Strong background in infrastructure, cloud, and application automation.
• Proficiency in YAML, Python, and related automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and resilient AAP solutions.
• Define automation standards, governance, and best practices.
• Collaborate with teams for integrating automation workflows.

Skills

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

YAML

Python

Infrastructure automation

Cloud automation

CI/CD

DevOps

RBAC

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Architect

Location: Sheffield/hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Contract: 12 months

Rate: £515 per day inside ir35

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and resilient AAP solutions for enterprise environments.
• Define automation standards, governance, and best practices.
• Lead platform consolidation, migration, and upgrade initiatives.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to integrate automation workflows.
• Develop and maintain automation playbooks, roles, and execution environments.
• Ensure compliance, RBAC, and credential management across the platform.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and training to engineering teams.
• Evaluate new features, integrations, and emerging technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues.
• Produce architecture documentation and contribute to automation strategy.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Ansible Core.
• Good knowledge AAP 2.6 features
• Strong background in infrastructure, cloud, and application automation.
• Proficiency in YAML, Python, and related automation tools.
• Experience with RBAC, security, and compliance in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, and integration with monitoring and ITSM tools.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of config as code concepts

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV