Software Engineering Consultant (.NET / React / AWS)

Vallum Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Vallum Associates is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Canary Wharf, London team on a contract basis. You will design and scale end-to-end automation solutions, with a focus on Linux system administration and Python-driven workflows.

The role emphasizes Ansible/Terraform automation, shell or Perl scripting, and strong networking knowledge. You will operate in a fast-paced enterprise setting with emphasis on reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux/Unix admin experience in a large enterprise.
• Proficient Python development for automation and scripting.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible and Terraform.
• Comfort with shell and Perl scripting in automation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation and scripting solutions using Python, Ansible/Terraform (shell scripting or Perl also valued).
• Perform advanced Linux/Unix system administration and optimization in a large-scale environment.
• Infrastructure automation using Python, Perl, shell scripts, and Ansible/Terraform tools.
• Understand networking concepts including TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Shell scripting

Perl

Networking TCP/IP

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Title: Automation Engineer (Linux, Ansible,Python,shell/ Perl )

Duration: Contract

Location: Canary Wharf, London, UK

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer (DevOps) to join our fast-paced enterprise environment. In this role, you will be pivotal in building, maintaining, and scaling end-to-end automation and scripting solutions. While our infrastructure interfaces with diverse enterprise technologies, this position prioritizes deep Linux system administration expertise coupled with advanced Python and Ansible/Terraform automation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust end-to-end automation and scripting solutions using Python, Ansible/Terraform (shell scripting Or Perl experience are also strongly valued).
• Perform advanced Linux/Unix system administration, optimization, and command-line management within a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Infrastructure automation and integration experience using Perl, Python, and/or shell scripting languages, as well as Ansible or Terraform tools.
• A firm understanding of operating systems and networking concepts, including Linux/Unix system administration, TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, and other related protocols.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in a highly visible, fast-paced enterprise environment.
• Comfortable working with a Linux-based command line environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.