Infrastructure Automation Engineer

bet365; Burslem; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

bet365 is seeking an Infrastructure Automation Engineer to help us build the next generation of our network and infrastructure capabilities. The role sits at the intersection of traditional infrastructure engineering and software development, using a diverse technology stack to create vendor-agnostic automation solutions.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid work from home policy, offering opportunities to work across on-premise and cloud environments while delivering

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewall configurations, and security.
• Experience with automation tooling like Ansible, Jenkins, Git.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with change and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network automation to reduce manual effort.
• Develop IaC templates to ensure consistent configurations.
• Collaborate to identify automation opportunities and translate requirements.
• Oversee lifecycle of automation projects from conception to deployment and support.
• Conduct pre-release and post-release testing to identify issues.
• Build and maintain an automation framework supporting self-service for internal customers.
• Document automation processes and maintain version control to ensure a reliable infrastructure.
• Research emerging technologies in network automation to propose initiatives that enhance capabilities.
• Support the technology stack used in automation platforms through BAU and bug fix activities.

Skills

IaC principles

Networking / Security

Load balancing / Cloud

Automation tools

Windows & Linux

Version control

Tools

Ansible

Jenkins

Git

Job description

We’re one of the world’s leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 10,000 people and serve over 120 million customers in 26 languages.

We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of growth opportunities, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our global worldwide.

Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, featuring more than 1.38 million In-Play sporting events a year. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe (750,000), we handle over 6 million HTTP requests daily and process more than 1.5 million bets per hour at peak.

Job Description

As an Infrastructure Automation Engineer, you will help us build the next generation of our network and infrastructure capabilities.

The Infrastructure Automation team designs reusable services, technical governance, and advanced orchestration. This function drives strategic initiatives like AI-driven automation to transform how infrastructure and network capabilities are managed.

This role sits at the intersection of traditional infrastructure engineering and software development. It involves using a diverse technology stack to create vendor-agnostic automation solutions that simplify complex systems.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid work from home policy.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Knowledge of network and security technologies, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and firewall configurations.
• Familiarity with load balancing, caching, and cloud-based services.
• Experience with automation and tooling platforms such as Ansible, Jenkins, and GIT.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with change and version control systems.

Additional Information

• Designing and implementing network automation solutions to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
• Developing and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates to ensure consistent network configurations.
• Collaborating with teams to identify automation opportunities and translate complex requirements into scalable processes.
• Overseeing the lifecycle of automation projects from conception through to deployment and support.
• Conducting pre-release and post-release testing to identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Building and maintaining an automation framework that supports self-service capabilities for internal customers.
• Documenting automation processes and maintain version control to ensure a reliable infrastructure.
• Researching emerging technologies in network automation to propose initiatives that enhance our capabilities.
• Supporting the technology stack used in our automation platforms through BAU and bug fix activities.

At bet365, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. Where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of their background. We're Never Ordinary, and we're always striving to be better. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please don’t hesitate to reach out.