Engineering Architect

CBSbutler Ltd.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Engineering Architect to design and architect scalable AAP solutions for enterprise environments. This role involves defining automation standards, leading platform migration initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with Red Hat Ansible, along with skills in infrastructure automation, YAML, and Python. The position is hybrid based in Sheffield with a contract duration of 12 months and a competitive rate.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Ansible Core.
• Strong background in infrastructure, cloud, and application automation.
• Experience with RBAC, security, and compliance in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and resilient AAP solutions.
• Define automation standards and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.

Skills

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

Ansible Core

YAML

Python

RBAC

CI/CD

DevOps

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