Infrastructure Automation Engineer

bet365 Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eye care

Life Assurance

Job summary

bet365 Group is seeking an Infrastructure Automation Engineer to help build the next generation of our network and infrastructure capabilities. The role sits at the intersection of infrastructure engineering and software development, focusing on vendor-agnostic automation solutions to simplify complex systems.

This full-time role involves designing and implementing network automation, developing IaC templates, and collaborating across teams to translate complex requirements into scalable

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of IaC principles and infrastructure automation.
• Experience with network, security, TCP/IP, routing and firewall configs.
• Familiarity with cloud-based services and load balancing.
• Experience with automation platforms such as Ansible, Jenkins and Git.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with change and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network automation solutions to reduce manual effort.
• Develop and manage IaC templates for consistent network configurations.
• Collaborate with teams to identify automation opportunities and translate requirements.
• Oversee lifecycle of automation projects from conception to deployment and support.
• Conduct pre- and post-release testing to identify issues.
• Build and maintain an automation framework that supports self-service for internal customers.
• Document automation processes and maintain version control for reliability.
• Research emerging technologies to propose new automation initiatives.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code

Networking

Security technologies

Load balancing

Automation tooling

Windows & Linux

Tools

Ansible

Jenkins

Git

Job description

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

Full-time

Closes 09/09/2026

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.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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.

What you will be doing

• 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.

Bonus

• Eye care and Flu Vaccinations
• Life Assurance

Life at bet365

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