Engineering Architect

HelloKindred; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Sheffield is seeking an Engineering Architect to design scalable automation solutions. This hybrid role involves working with Ansible Automation Platform, ensuring compliance, and leading architecture initiatives. Candidates should have extensive experience with automation tools and a solid understanding of cloud and infrastructure. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. This position is open to those legally authorized to work in the UK, with an emphasis on inclusive hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Ansible Core.
• Strong knowledge of AAP 2.6 features.
• Solid background in infrastructure, cloud, and application automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable Ansible Automation Platform solutions.
• Define automation standards, governance, and best practices.
• Lead migration and upgrade initiatives.

Skills

Experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

Knowledge of AAP 2.6 features

Background in infrastructure automation

Proficiency in YAML

Experience with RBAC and compliance

Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Ansible Core

Python

Job description

HelloKindred are specialistsSvgIC 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: November 30, 2026 Work Setup: Hybrid

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for an Engineering Architect to join their team. This role involves designing and implementing scalable automation solutions while ensuring security and compliance across enterprise environments.

What you will do:

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and resilient Ansible Automation Platform (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.

Qualifications

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

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.jpeg 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.