OpenShift Automation Developer CGEMJP00322556

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced OpenShift Automation Developer to streamline deployment and management of OpenShift clusters. This hybrid role in Sheffield offers competitive pay of up to £495.88 per day and requires strong expertise in OpenShift, Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD tools. Candidates should have experience in large-scale environments and a focus on secure, scalable automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in OpenShift and Kubernetes automation.
• Proficiency in Ansible, Terraform, and scripting languages.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and large-scale enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation solutions for OpenShift clusters.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain detailed documentation of automation scripts and processes.

Skills

OpenShift and Kubernetes automation

Ansible

Terraform

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab)

IT security standards

Job description

OpenShift Automation Developer

Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2026

Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to £495.88 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

The client is seeking an experienced OpenShift Automation Developer to design and implement automation solutions that streamline the deployment, configuration, and management of OpenShift clusters. This role will focus on creating robust, reusable automation frameworks to support infrastructure provisioning, scaling, patching, and integration with the bank's enterprise systems.

Key Skills/ requirements

Automation Development:

• Build automation scripts and workflows for OpenShift cluster provisioning, scaling, and lifecycle management.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
• Automate patching, upgrades, and compliance checks for OpenShift environments.

Integration:

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Enable automated API integrations for applications running on OpenShift.

Performance & Reliability:

• Ensure automation solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with the bank's operational standards.
• Implement monitoring and alerting for automated processes.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with OpenShift Architects, Administrators, and Infrastructure Engineers.
• Support testing and validation of automation workflows in lab and production environments.

Documentation & Governance:

• Maintain detailed documentation of automation scripts and processes.
• Ensure adherence to the bank's IT governance and change management policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong experience in OpenShift and Kubernetes automation.
• Proficiency in Ansible, Terraform, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, or similar).
• Understanding of container orchestration, networking, and storage concepts.
• Knowledge of IT security standards and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!